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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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