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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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