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    AML / KYC

    DPRK ‘Launders’ Vessel Identities to Evade Sanctions: C4ADS

    15/09/2021

    C4ADS says fraudulent ship registrations created with the IMO are being used to ‘launder’ the identity of vessels associated with illicit activities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DTCC to Launch DLT-Based Settlement Platform in Q1 2022

    15/09/2021

    Project Ion will create an alternative clearance and settlement option for US equity markets that leverages distributed ledger technology.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Vietnam Extends Debt Rescheduling as Bad Debts Pile Up

    15/09/2021

    The SBV is allowing lenders to extend the repayment term for customers by six months more months and granting more time for overdue debts to be restructured.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong ICAC Files Criminal Charges Against Former AXA Agents

    15/09/2021

    Three ex-insurance agents allegedly conspired to defraud AXA of HK$1.2mn in commissions and bonuses, and to launder over HK$2.7mn in crime proceeds.

    Enforcement

    PCAOB Fines KPMG Australia Over Training-related Misconduct

    15/09/2021

    Cheating in online training tests was found to be widespread within the audit practice. KPMG Australia sanctioned 1,131 individuals.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CBIRC Drafts Liquidity Risk Management Rules for WMPs

    15/09/2021

    Wealth management firms must continually monitor liquidity risk in wealth management products as well as the assets in which they invest.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX to Roll Out New Market Access Platform on 27 September

    15/09/2021

    The change is expected to improve latency, deliver higher performance, and provide greater flexibility to implement new functionalities in the future.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Settles YES Bank Case of Selective Disclosures

    15/09/2021

    YES Bank allegedly made selective disclosures regarding its asset quality, and did not disclose regulatory breaches identified by the RBI.

    Big Picture

    Australia Can Do More to Facilitate Sustainable Recovery: OECD

    15/09/2021

    The OECD recommends the creation of a roadmap for improving reporting of climate-related risks by listed companies and financial institutions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Issues Draft Standards for Market Risk Capital

    15/09/2021

    MAS seeks feedback on draft provisions in Notice 637 relating to market risk capital and capital reporting requirements.

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