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    Articles by Editors

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSC Korea Imposes Cap on Bank Dividend Payouts

    29/01/2021

    In an L-shaped scenario, the capital buffer and D-SIB ratios of numerous banks fell short of the required levels in stress tests, the FSC said.

    Enforcement

    US Regulator Fines Goldman Over Employee Fingerprinting

    28/01/2021

    FINRA said Goldman failed to maintain a reasonable system to identify and properly screen individuals who became associated with the firm in a non-registered capacity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Offers Guidance on Enhancing Complaint Handling Mechanisms

    28/01/2021

    IOSCO has published a new report to help jurisdictions identify and address gaps in their complaint handling and redress systems.

    AML / KYC

    BSP Updates VASP Rules to Align with FATF Requirements

    28/01/2021

    The updated rules also bring into scope virtual asset custodians, introducing a $1mn minimum capital requirement for such businesses.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Government Prices First Ever 30 Year Green Bond

    28/01/2021

    Hong Kong has priced the first ever 30-year green bond by an Asian government and the longest tenor bond in its history.

    Sanctions

    US Treasury Defers Investment Ban on Some Chinese Companies

    28/01/2021

    A general licence delays the application of restrictions on companies with names that closely match those of the blacklisted companies.

    Market Infrastructure

    FMA Review Finds NZX Technology Capability Lacking

    28/01/2021

    NZX is required to develop a detailed, time-bound action plan to address the technology issues identified in a review conducted by the FMA.

    Enforcement

    HKMA Suspends Banker Over Photocopied Client Signature

    28/01/2021

    The banker photocopied a client’s signature onto an instruction form and used it to apply for the issuance of a bank reference letter.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Consults on AML/CTF Rules for Phase 1.5 Reforms

    28/01/2021

    The amendments will update rules on correspondent banking and customer due diligence to reflect legislative changes passed in December.

    HK Regulators Ask Bankers to Explain Reasons for Departing City

    27/01/2021

    Executives who have relocated to Singapore or Tokyo have reportedly received phone calls from Hong Kong government agencies and regulators seeking explanations for the decisions.

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