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    Enforcement

    UK Regulator Accuses HSBC of Greenwashing Through Advertising

    04/05/2022

    The UK’s advertising watchdog says HSBC misled customers by selectively promoting its green initiatives without mentioning its continued financing of fossil fuel businesses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India’s GIFT City to Introduce Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

    04/05/2022

    The dedicated regulatory sandbox is part of government efforts to establish GIFT City as ‘world class’ fintech hub.

    Market Infrastructure

    US, Europe to Pilot Real-time Cross-border Payments This Year

    03/05/2022

    The IXB pilot service will initially support instant payments in the USD-EUR corridor, with a full-service offering expected in 2023.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China, US Discuss Logistics of Cross-border Audit Inspections

    03/05/2022

    Regulators are discussing the logistical and operational details for a new mechanism that will enable the PCAOB to visit China for audit inspections.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC, CBIRC Issue Rules to Improve G-SIB Loss-absorbing Capacity

    03/05/2022

    The notice is aimed at facilitating the issuance of non-capital bonds with loss-absorbing capacity by Chinese D-SIBs.

    AML / KYC

    Korean Police Arrest Woori Employee for Embezzlement

    03/05/2022

    The theft occurred in three separate withdrawals between 2012 and 2018. It went undetected despite 11 inspections and audits at Woori during the period.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Allows Cross-institutional Data Sharing

    03/05/2022

    Information sharing will be allowed between FIs that do not have group relations, provided that the data sharing model is first reviewed and approved by the FSC.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore: Revolut, Luno Get In-Principle Approval to Offer DPT Services

    02/05/2022

    MAS managing director Ravi Menon described the licensing process as necessarily stringent for Singapore to be a responsible global crypto hub.

    PBOC Announces Launch of Two New Re-lending Facilities

    02/05/2022

    The PBOC will provide banks low cost funds which they can use to support innovative technology companies and institutions providing elderly care services.

    AML / KYC

    German Authorities Raid Deutsche Bank in Money Laundering Probe

    02/05/2022

    The raids are reportedly connected to late SARs filings involving a transaction linked to the family of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

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