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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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