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    AML / KYC

    Parallel Myanmar Government Recognises Tether as Official Currency

    14/12/2021

    The pro-democracy National Unity Government has reportedly begun using Tether as a proxy for the US dollar to raise funds for a campaign to topple the military regime.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC Consults on Disclosure Guidance for SRI Funds

    13/12/2021

    Disclosures should include an investment strategy that details the securities analysis and selection process and investment benchmarks used.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Seeks to Regulate Algo Trading by Retail Investors

    13/12/2021

    SEBI is concerned that investors are increasingly using unregulated third party applications and algorithms to automate decision-making and trading.

    Korea Extends Support for Key Industries Through Stabilisation Fund

    13/12/2021

    The regulator said financial support for key industries will be provided in the amount of KRW 10 trillion until end-December 2022.

    China to Enhance Asset Sale Transparency at State-owned FIs

    13/12/2021

    Assets transfers by state-owned financial institutions must be through open transactions, such as on trading venues, auctions, and competitive negotiations.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HK Bourse Finalises New Rules on Governance, Board Diversity

    13/12/2021

    Amended corporate governance code and listing rules will require firms to ensure board independence, refreshment, and diversity from 1 January 2022.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia to Introduce Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures for FIs

    13/12/2021

    Guidance on climate risk management, scenario analysis and disclosures will be issued for consultation. Specialised training will be introduced in 2022.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI to Define Service Level Template for Cross-border Payments

    13/12/2021

    Agreed service levels will establish consistency and certainty for all cross-border payment stakeholders based on a common framework, CPMI says.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Issues Financial Crime Guide on Disaster Payments Fraud

    13/12/2021

    The financial crime guide helps financial firms identify the misuse of emergency and disaster payments administered through Services Australia.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HK Associations Published Revised Code of Banking Practice

    13/12/2021

    Banks are expected to achieve full compliance with the new provisions within six months. The Code is endorsed by the HKMA.

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