Editors
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Enforcement
Westpac Penalised in Consumer Credit Insurance Mis-selling Case
08/04/2022
Westpac issued consumer credit insurance policies to customers who did not request the product, then asserted a right to payment which customers were not liable for.
Fintech / Regtech
European Commission Launches Targeted Consultation on Digital Euro
07/04/2022
The consultation seeks views on the application of AML/CFT rules, privacy and data protection, and financial stability impacts, among other areas.
Fintech / Regtech
Thai Crypto Firms Required to Issue Transaction Reports to Clients
07/04/2022
From 1 May, crypto businesses have to submit reports to customers within one day after a transaction is complete, allowing them to view records going back 18 months.
Securities / Derivatives
ECB Refuses Energy Traders’ Request for Emergency Liquidity
07/04/2022
The European Federation of Energy Traders had asked for a fund that could provide emergency liquidity support to support the functioning of energy markets.
AML / KYC
Singapore Jails Man for Money Laundering, Email Fraud
07/04/2022
The man received funds in his and his company’s bank accounts that were derived from chearing offences perpetrated overseas and locally.
Capital / Liquidity
EU Banks Seek Easing of Proposed Rules for Third Country Banks
07/04/2022
Banks are reportedly concerned that measures proposed in October will make it harder to access international markets and cross-border services.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Raises Limit for Equity Investments via UPI Mechanism
07/04/2022
The limit for individual investors applying in public issues of equity shares and convertibles using the UPI mechanism is being increased.
Big Picture
Financial Institutions Underestimating Climate Risk: IPCC Report
07/04/2022
Transparency alone is insufficient to drive the required asset reallocation in the absence of clear regulatory frameworks, the report says.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Clarifies New Related Party Transaction Rule
07/04/2022
Related party transactions approved before 1 April under the old rules will require approval from shareholders.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Seeks Feedback Bond Market Liquidity, ETF Guidance
07/04/2022
IOSCO is considering ways to improve the functioning of corporate bond markets. It is also proposing new guidance to improve ETF markets.
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