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    AML / KYC

    New CDD Rules to Have ‘Limited’ Impact on Customers: PBOC

    13/02/2022

    The PBOC has responded to concerns about incoming rules that will require banks to perform extra due diligence for deposits and withdrawals exceeding CNY 50,000.

    Market Infrastructure

    IDX to Enhance Stock Options Trading Infrastructure

    13/02/2022

    IDX has suspended stock options trading in the interim. It is also planning to launch new ETF, futures and structured warrant products this year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan to Finalise Risk Management Rules for Futures Trust Companies

    12/02/2022

    Futures trust companies are required to set up dedicated risk management departments with “adequate and competent” full-time personnel by 31 December.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Raises Cap on FPI Investment in Debt Securities

    11/02/2022

    The INR 1.5 trillion limit on FPI investment via the ‘Voluntary Retention Route’ has been nearly exhausted. The new INR 2.5 trillion limit takes effect on 1 April.

    PBOC Accepts Two More Applications for FHC Licences

    10/02/2022

    If approved, Wanxiang Holding will become China’s first privately owned firm to operate a financial holding company.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens

    10/02/2022

    The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Mutual Funds to Start Ind AS Reporting from April 2023

    10/02/2022

    From 1 April 2023, all AMCs will be required to prepare the financial statements in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards, known as Ind AS.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC, UNDP Agree to Support Sustainable Capital Markets

    10/02/2022

    The UNDP and SEC will co-create a web-based tool to help listed companies measure and manage their impact on the SDGs, among other tools.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Fines MYbank for AML and Other Violations

    10/02/2022

    MYbank failed to perform customer identification obligations, preserve identity information and transaction records, and report suspicious transactions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC Eases Rules on Loans for Affordable Housing Construction

    10/02/2022

    Loans to fund public rental housing projects will no longer be subject to rules that require banks to reduce their loan exposures to the property sector.

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