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    China Construction Bank to Set Up Fund to Buy Property

    By Editors | 27/09/2022

    The CNY 30 billion fund will be used to buy property from developers and turn them into rental housing, supporting efforts to contain China’s real estate crisis.

    AML / KYC

    Deutsche Bank to Settle US Shareholder Lawsuit for $26m

    By Editors | 27/09/2022

    Shareholders said Deutsche Bank made false statements about its KYC and AML processes and caused losses to investors when its client list was made public.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia: Optus Data Breach to Prompt Legislative Reform

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2022

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Optus breach was a “huge wake-up call” for the corporate sector.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Updates Sustainability Reporting Framework

    By Editors | 27/09/2022

    By 2025, all Main Market listed issuers will be reporting TCFD-aligned disclosures and internalising climate change considerations in their business strategies.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    RBA to Commence CBDC Pilot Tests Early Next Year

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The CBDC will be called eAUD. Industry participants are invited to propose CBDC use cases, and to participate in testing. Expressions of interest are due by 31 October.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Launches Fintech Training Subsidy Scheme

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The scheme will provide training subsidies to around 1,500 industry practitioners who have attained professional qualifications in fintech.

    BOE, FCA to Consult on Removing Banker Bonus Cap

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The cap, which limits bonuses to twice basic salary, was introduced in the EU in 2014 to curb excessive risk-taking.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Releases Risk Assessment of Bullion Sector

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    Personal income tax evasion was the most common suspected offence, linked to 52% of SMRs, though the associated values were low.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Amends Interest Rate Stress Testing Requirement

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    Banks must stress test mortgage borrowers’ debt servicing ability assuming a 200 bps rise in the mortgage rate, rather than 300 bps.

    AML / KYC

    UK Introduces Economic Crime Bill to Parliament

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The Bill targets beneficial ownership transparency and will also make it easier for law enforcement to seize and recover cryptoassets.

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