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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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