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    AML / KYC

    Crypto Firms Launch Scam Reporting Platform: Chainabuse

    22/05/2022

    Chainabuse is backed by TRM Labs, Solana Foundation, Circle, OpenSea, Binance, The Aave Companies, CIVIC, and Hedera.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai Bourse Allows Pledging of Bond ETFs in Repo Trades

    22/05/2022

    The move is aimed at enhancing liquidity in bond ETF secondary markets by promoting greater participation by institutional investors.

    CBIRC Proposes New Rules on Consumer Rights Protection

    22/05/2022

    The proposed rules prohibit misleading sales, compulsory product bundling, unreasonable charges, and “algorithmic discrimination”.

    AML / KYC

    Fugitive Former Banker from Bangladesh Arrested in India

    22/05/2022

    PK Halder has been on the run since 2019 after allegedly defrauding multiple NBFIs in Bangladesh of more than $280,000.

    AML / KYC

    Australia: FSC Calls for Measures to Stop Online Scam Ads

    22/05/2022

    The Financial Services Council is calling for the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct for digital platforms like Facebook and Google to prevent financial scams.

    Enforcement

    Korea: Shinhan Bank Discovers Embezzlement by Employee

    22/05/2022

    Days earlier a Woori Bank employee was arrested for embezzling KRW 61.4 billion between 2012 and 2018.

    China to Centralise Efforts to Resolve Overdue Payments to SMEs

    22/05/2022

    The campaign aims to resolve arrear payments due to SMEs for projects, goods and services purchased by government agencies, state-owned institutions and large enterprises.

    RBI Assesses Six Applicants Unsuitable for Banks Licensing

    22/05/2022

    RBI had received 11 applications to set up universal banks and small finance banks. The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) […]

    Taiwan Mulls Additional Measures to Curb Property Lending

    22/05/2022

    The measures include shortening mortgage loan tenors from 30 to 20 years for corporate buyers and owners of multiple homes.

    Market Infrastructure

    New Visa Rules Will Not Hinder Access to Foreign Talent: Menon

    21/05/2022

    MAS managing director Ravi Menon addressed concerns that a revised scoring system for employment pass applicants could impede hiring by Singapore FIs.

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