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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Punishes Ex-BSI Banker Over 1MDB Failings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/10/2022

    BSI Singapore’s former head of private banking contributed to the bank’s failure to file STRs for 1MDB-related transactions when there were reasonable grounds to do so.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OECD Releases Tax Transparency Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2022

    Indirect investments in crypto assets via derivatives and investment vehicles, as well as CBDCs, will be covered by CRS, rather than CARF.

    AML / KYC

    US Targets Fuel Procurement Network in Latest DPRK Sanctions

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The sanctions are against two Singapore companies, a Marshall Islands entity, and two individuals for illicit ship-to-ship transfers to deliver fuel to North Korea.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Unveils Plans for Next Phase of Cross-Border Payments Work

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The prioritisation plan emphasises a need to strengthen external engagement and partnerships to take forward the roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments.

    AML / KYC

    US Says Hong Kong Risks Becoming Haven for Sanctioned Russians

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The warning came days after Hong Kong indicated it would not pursue action against a superyacht owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch that docked in the city.

    ESG / Sustainability

    LSE’s VCM to Finance Climate Change Mitigation

    By ESG Investor | 10/10/2022

    The London Stock Exchange has announced the launch of the first VCM by a primary exchange with the publication of final admission and disclosure rules.

    AML / KYC

    HK Victims Have Lost HKD 2.6 billion to Scams This Year

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    Online investment fraud accounted for HKD 540 million of all online scams, which is largely attributed to an increase in crypto-related scams.

    Capital / Liquidity

    European Commission May Scrap Stricter Foreign Bank Rules

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    Proposed requirements that would automatically require foreign banks to set up a subsidiary if they reach a certain size may […]

    Enforcement

    SEBI Cancels Rating Agency Licence for the First Time

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    Brickwork Ratings India failed to exercise proper skill, care and diligence while discharging its duties as a credit rating agency, SEBI said.

    Market Infrastructure

    US, EU Move to Adopt New Data Sharing Framework

    By Editors | 10/10/2022

    The legal basis for transatlantic data transfers has been uncertain since 2020, after the EU-US Privacy Shield was declared invalid under EU law.

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