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Securities / Derivatives
New Corporate Restructuring Fund Kicks Off in Korea, FSC Says
16/10/2020
The fund is expected to serve as a stepping stone for the establishment of a more vibrant corporate restructuring ecosystem, the FSC said.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Grants BondEvalue Recognised Market Operator Licence
16/10/2020
BondEvalue operates BondbloX Bond Exchange, a blockchain-based exchange that allows for bonds to be traded in USD 1,000 lots.
AML / KYC
G7 Calls for Global Adoption of FATF Standards on VASPs
16/10/2020
Effective implementation of the FATF Standards, including the ‘travel rule’, is needed to combat a recent surge in ransomware attacks.
Fintech / Regtech
PBOC to Establish Consumer Protection Fund for Payments
15/10/2020
The new regulations are aimed at establishing a long-term mechanism for resolving and disposing of risks at non-bank payment institutions, the PBOC said.
Enforcement
US Considers Adding Ant Group to Trade Blacklist – Report
15/10/2020
US officials reportedly fear the Chinese government could access sensitive banking data belonging to future US users of the Alipay payment app.
AML / KYC
Philippines Begins Roll-out of New National ID System
15/10/2020
PhilSys will mean wider inclusion in the financial ecosystem for the unbanked, allowing cash aid, credit and other welfare spending to reach them faster.
Fintech / Regtech
RegTech Asia 2020: Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Ethics
15/10/2020
What are some of the challenges FIs face amid the growth of AI and machine learning with regards to privacy and ethics, and how can these be addressed?
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Decides Against Afterpay Regulatory Action
15/10/2020
Afterpay has uplifted its AML/CTF compliance framework and financial crime function, and completed all remediation necessary to ensure compliance.
Securities / Derivatives
HKFE Obtains CFTC Certification for Non-USD MSCI Contracts
15/10/2020
The Hong Kong Futures Exchange has received CFTC certification for its SGD Singapore futures contract and two JPY Japan contracts.
Securities / Derivatives
HKIFA Warns Against Changing UCITS Delegation Model – Report
15/10/2020
HKIFA chief Sally Wong reportedly said a move to restrict the delegation model could prompt capital to flow away from the European fund industry.
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