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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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