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Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Approves Rule Changes to Promote KONEX Market
28/04/2022
The changes will allow retail investors to trade the KONEX market more freely and allow listed firms to more easily maintain their listing status.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine Central Bank to Pilot Test Wholesale CBDC
28/04/2022
Project CBDCPh will test the use of a wholesale CBDC for large-value financial transactions across a limited number of financial institutions.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Forms Working Group to Prevent Jurisdictional Fragmentation
28/04/2022
The working group will seek to align work being done across jurisdictions to set standards in the field of sustainability-related financial disclosures.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Enhances MOU with Victoria Casino Regulator
27/04/2022
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission will be provided designated access to AUSTRAC’s financial intelligence database.
PBOC Directs FIs to Finance Distressed Developers: Report
27/04/2022
About 12 developers will be supported by banks and distressed debt managers in the first wave of the programme.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Proposes Higher Capital Requirements for Rural Banks
27/04/2022
The BSP says higher capital requirements will enable rural banks to enhance risk management, upgrade resources, and accelerate digital transformation.
ESG / Sustainability
New UK Taskforce to Set Standards for Climate Transition Plans
27/04/2022
The taskforce will develop policy recommendations, sector-specific transition planning templates and guidance, and measures to tackle greenwashing.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan: Foreign Brokers Cleared of Wrongdoing in Trading Probe
27/04/2022
A probe into foreign brokerage firms was launched last month after they sold shares in TSMC while also issuing “buy” recommendations in research reports.
Enforcement
Hong Kong: ICAC Charges Three Over Mortgage Fraud
27/04/2022
A property buyer and two estate agents understated the purchase price so the mortgage would be subject to a lower LTV cap.
CBIRC Directs Banks to Finance Green Highway Construction
27/04/2022
Banks are asked to provide financing support for government highway projects and optimise the repayment arrangements for such projects.
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