Fintech / Regtech

PBOC Starts Testing Digital Yuan in Hong Kong

10/04/2021

Hong Kong residents participating in pilot tests can use the digital yuan for purchases in Shenzhen.

Market Infrastructure

HoSE Pledges to Launch New Trading System by Year-end

10/04/2021

HoSE will use all available resources to accelerate implementation and make the new system operational within this year.

Capital / Liquidity

Shanghai Bourse Tightens Scrutiny Over Bond Issuance

10/04/2021

The SSE has launched onsite inspections to bolster the quality of information disclosure and due diligence by underwriters.

AML / KYC

Sydney Court Jails Man for Cryptocurrency Money Laundering

08/04/2021

The man used other people’s identities to set up accounts with a cryptocurrency provider, which he used to withdraw stolen bitcoin.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC to Require Crypto Investors to Have Experience

08/04/2021

Under the new regulations, cryptocurrency investors must have previous experience or training to prove their knowledge of cryptocurrency.

Enforcement

US Court Dismisses Collusion Case Against 10 Global Banks

08/04/2021

The judge dismissed a case against 10 banks alleging manipulation of the US Treasuries market due to a lack of evidence of a conspiracy.

Enforcement

Ex-Shanghai Clearing House Chief Charged With Corruption

08/04/2021

Xu Zhen was charged with corruption and bribery for violating rules on executive pay to benefit himself and those close to him.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Seeks Introduction of Dual-Class Share System

08/04/2021

A dual-class share system would help more unicorns to consider listing in the local market, KRX chairman Sohn Byung-doo says.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM to Explore Benefits of CBDC Issuance Through PoCs

07/04/2021

BNM does not have any immediate plans to issue a CBDC but will actively assess the potential value proposition of digital currencies.