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    Enforcement

    Korea FSS to Impose Penalties on 9 Market Makers

    08/09/2021

    Three foreign firms and six local firms are accused of disturbing market order through their negative influence on stock prices.

    Enforcement

    FSS Korea Warns KB Savings Bank Over Lax Lending Controls

    08/09/2021

    KB Savings Bank increased its household lending by raising internal limits and discounting interest rates, without a strict review process and proper oversight.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China: AMAC Approved Launch of First Pictet QDLP Fund

    08/09/2021

    The new fund will enable domestic investors in China to invest offshore in financially stressed and distressed companies, predominantly in Europe.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI to Introduce Optional T+1 Settlement Cycle from January

    08/09/2021

    Stock exchanges may choose to offer T+1 settlement on any scrip, after providing the market advance notice of at least one month.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Supervising AI/Machine Learning

    08/09/2021

    IOSCO members are encouraged to consider six measures carefully in the context of their legal and regulatory frameworks.

    Capital / Liquidity

    OJK Indonesia Extends Debt Restructuring Relief for One Year

    07/09/2021

    Banks are still required to ensure adequate risk management procedures are in place and that only debtors who are eligible are given the option to restructure their debt.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Roll-out New Workflow for Derivatives Position Adjustments

    07/09/2021

    The enhancement will allow clearing participants to submit position adjustments requests directly at DCASS Online, replacing the existing paper-based workflow.

    MAS Forms Sustainability Group, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

    07/09/2021

    The new group will coordinate MAS’ green finance and sustainability agenda to strengthen the financial sector’s resilience against environmental risks.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Outlines Common Reporting Mistakes – Report

    06/09/2021

    Reporting mistakes have included incorrectly-used fields, late filings, inconsistent data input, and defensive reporting.

    Market Infrastructure

    CSRC Issues Draft Rules for Beijing Stock Exchange

    06/09/2021

    SMEs trading on the NEEQ for at least 12 months will qualify to list on the Beijing Stock Exchange, which will adopt the registration-based IPO system.

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