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    AML / KYC

    HK, China Working to Simplify Cross-border Account Opening

    15/03/2021

    Regulators are reportedly working to simplify cross-border bank account opening processes to facilitate the launch of Wealth Management Connect.

    JBA Issues Guidance in Response to Mizuho Glitches

    15/03/2021

    Banks are asked to carefully prepare for any major system upgrades involving extensive data processing, and to ensure appropriate lines of communication are established.

    Enforcement

    Woori Accepts FSS Compensation Guideline for Lime Losses

    15/03/2021

    Woori will compensate investors who lost money from funds managed by Lime Asset Management in line with FSS recommendations.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Proposes Exemption Framework for Foreign Offices of FIs

    15/03/2021

    MAS is proposing to introduce an exemption framework for foreign head offices or branches that is similar to the proposed notified FRC framework issued in June 2020.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Fines Sino-Rich Securities & Futures for AML Breaches 

    15/03/2021

    Sino-Rich Securities & Futures routinely processed 238 cash deposits and 269 third party transfers without adequate AML/CTF controls in place.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Eurex to List KOSPI 200 Futures Product from 22 March

    15/03/2021

    Eurex already lists KOSPI 200 Options and Mini-KOSPI 200 Futures. The addition of KOSPI 200 Futures will offer trading, hedging and margin efficiencies.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Court Jails, Fines Ex-Director for False Trading

    15/03/2021

    The former director of investment and corporate advisory firm WLA Regnum was jailed and fined for false trading and deceiving UOB Kay Hian.

    Enforcement

    ASIC Imposes Licence Conditions on OTC Derivatives Issuer AxiCorp

    15/03/2021

    ASIC has agreed to set aside a January 2020 decision to suspend AxiCorp’s AFS licence following the imposition of additional licence conditions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BNM Eases Rules for Non-resident Banks Trading Ringgit IRS

    15/03/2021

    Non-resident banks can trade ringgit-denominated interest rate swaps without any underlying commitment with any onshore bank or its appointed overseas offices.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SSE Signs Cooperation Agreement with Serbian Bourse

    15/03/2021

    The two exchanges will cooperate in information exchange, cooperative research, personnel exchange, and product development.

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