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    Fintech / Regtech

    APRA Grants Full ADI Licence to Alex Bank

    By Editors | 26/12/2022

    The full ADI licence was granted 18 months after Alex Bank received its restricted ADI licence in July 2021.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia to Develop New Debt Fundraising Platform

    By Editors | 26/12/2022

    The platform will allow investment in small to mid-sized companies through investment notes with credit and ESG ratings.

    Sanctions

    EU Facing Legal Challenge Over Anti-Russia Sanctions

    By Editors | 26/12/2022

    One company and 61 individuals are seeking to challenge what they view as a violation of their rights, and the freezing of their assets by EU authorities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    How Law Enforcement Can Take Action Against Crypto Crime

    By Gurvais Grigg | 23/12/2022

    Blockchain analysis tools and appropriate training can help exchanges, law enforcement, and other stakeholders recover victim funds, says Gurvais Grigg.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Guangzhou Futures Exchange Launches Silicon Derivatives

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    GFEX is the world’s first exchange to trade silicon derivatives. This is also the exchange’s first product launch.

    Australia Reverses Restrictions on Litigation Funders

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    Litigation funding arrangements are once again exempt from the managed investment scheme and AFS licensing regimes in the Corporations Act.

    WTO Rules Against US in Hong Kong Labelling Dispute

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    A WTO panel found that the US violated an obligation towards Hong Kong by giving it less favourable treatment than other WTO members.

    Enforcement

    Korea FSS Directs Shinhan, Woori to Improve Controls

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    The FSS told Shinhan Bank to strengthen its fraud detection system and Woori Bank to improve its post-sale management of fund products.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BaFin Imposes Capital Charge on StanChart’s German Unit

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    The regulator said the bank’s internal organisation did not meet legal requirements, without disclosing further details.

    AML / KYC

    FTX, Alameda Execs Plead Guilty to US Fraud Charges

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2022

    Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang are cooperating with the investigation into FTX, Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried, who has been extradited to the US.

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