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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKEX, CEEX to Cooperate on GBA Carbon Market Initiatives

    24/03/2022

    HKEX and Guangzhou-based China Emissions Exchange will jointly explore the development of a voluntary carbon emission reduction programme in the GBA.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FCA, BOE Offer New Guidance on Addressing Crypto Risk

    24/03/2022

    Cryptoassets should be classified as an intangible asset for accounting purposes, meaning that in most cases direct holdings should be fully deducted from CET1.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Calls on Banks to Increase Stock Market Investments

    24/03/2022

    The BSEC has also given banks a 31 March deadline to deposit unclaimed dividends in the Capital Market Stabilisation Fund, against directions from Bangladesh Bank.

    Enforcement

    Tokyo Prosecutors Indict SMBC Nikko Securities, Five Others

    24/03/2022

    Prosecutors have filed charges against SMBC Nikko Securities and five others. The head of the firm’s equity division was also arrested.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Working Group to Develop BNPL Framework

    24/03/2022

    The Singapore FinTech Association has formed a working group under MAS guidance to develop a BNPL framework for launch later this year.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Bans Use of Crypto as Means of Payments

    24/03/2022

    From 1 April, digital asset business operators are prohibited from enabling merchants to accept digital assets as a means of payment for goods or services.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBNZ Raises Transparency of Regulatory Breaches by Banks

    24/03/2022

    The RBNZ has launched a new register to improve transparency about material breaches of key prudential requirements by banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia SC Registers Two IEO Platform Operators

    24/03/2022

    The Initial Exchange Offering platform operators are given nine months to comply with regulatory requirements before they can commence operations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SET to Step Up Measures to Address Irregular Trading

    23/03/2022

    The Stock Exchange of Thailand has received SEC approval to tighten its market surveillance measures, effective from 4 April.

    Enforcement

    ACCC Launches Court Proceedings Over Crypto Ads on Facebook

    23/03/2022

    The ads contained links to fake media articles containing quotes attributed to public figures endorsing cryptocurrency or money-making schemes.

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