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    Articles by Editors

    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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