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Cryptocurrency
US Court Allows Use of Crypto Firm’s Records to Identify Tax Cheats
23/08/2022
Crypto prime dealer SFOX will have to reveal the identities of customers who are US taxpayers and information on their crypto transactions.
Clearing & Post-Trade
DTCC Goes Live With New DLT-Based Settlement Platform
23/08/2022
The Project Ion platform is now parallel processing an average of over 100,000 bilateral equity transactions per day.
Structural Regulation
BSP to Increase Penalties for Misreporting of FX Transactions
23/08/2022
The new penalties regime is intended to help protect the value of the Philippine peso, maintain price stability, and deter future violations.
Payments & Settlements
India, Russia Continue to Explore Non-USD Trade Options
23/08/2022
Indian and Russian banks are discussing the use of customised trade accounts and an exchange rate mechanism that will enable trade settlement in rupees and rubles.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia to Enhance AML Supervision of Company Secretaries, Trust Companies
23/08/2022
The Companies Commission of Malaysia will “take on greater responsibility” in supervising company secretaries and trust companies “in the near future”.
Cryptocurrency
Australia Set to Begin Consultation on Crypto Regulation
23/08/2022
Treasury will prioritise ‘token mapping’ work in 2022, to help identify how crypto assets and related services should be regulated. A consultation will be released “soon”.
Cryptocurrency
Korean Brokerages Seeking Licences to Establish Crypto Businesses
23/08/2022
Mirae Asset Securities and Samsung Securities are among seven firms seeking a licence. The government separately said airdrops will be subject to a gift tax.
Credit Risk
PBOC Cuts Mortgage Rates, Calls on Banks to Lend More
22/08/2022
The PBOC plans to offer special loans to financial institutions to help them increase lending to property developers.
Structural Regulation
CBIRC Grants Mapfre Re Approval to Set Up Beijing Subsidiary
22/08/2022
The Spanish reinsurer said the approval will allow it to increase its business operations in China, where it so far only has a representative office.
Alternative Markets
Thai SEC Consults on Rules for VC, PE Tax Exemptions
22/08/2022
VC and PE firms can obtain tax exemptions for investments in certain target industries until 2032.
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