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    AML / KYC

    Thailand Telecoms Must Comply with Scam Prevention Rule

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    Telecom operators may not allow customers to register more than 5 SIM cards without ID. Daily penalties will start applying for non-compliance.

    AML / KYC

    Five Korean Crypto Exchanges Face AML Penalties

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    Most of the funds involved in Woori and Shinhan’s suspicious wire transfers came from five crypto exchanges and were not reported.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CME Group Announces Launch Of Ether Options

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The new options contract is being launched in anticipation of the upcoming Ethereum Merge, which CME sees as a “potentially game-changing update”.

    AML / KYC

    US Treasury Issues Guidance on Russian Oil Price Cap

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    The price cap on Russian crude starts in December. India and China import over half of Russia’s seaborne oil. Nord Stream 1 is closed.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Warns Against Use of Unauthorised FX Platforms

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The RBI lists 34 FX trading platforms it says are not authorised to operate in India. The list include FXCM, XTB, TD Ameritrade, eToro, and IG Markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX is Preparing for IPO Wave by Streamlining IPO Processes

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    Chairwoman Laura Cha revealed that HKEX has over 170 IPO applications from companies, but many are waiting for market conditions to improve before listing.

    New Bank Disclosure Requirements Deferred Three Months: RBNZ

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The changes to bank assurance reports will come into force for reporting dates starting from 31 December 2022, three months later than planned.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea: FSS Governor Puts Accounting Industry on Notice

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    The FSS will intensify its supervision of the accounting sector and punish serious irregularities to raise audit quality and industry professionalism.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS, SGX Launch Digital Disclosure Portal for ESG Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    ESGenome will reduce the effort required of listed entities to report on sustainability, assess impact, and drive informed decision making.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Highlights Industry Action to Correct Misleading Fund Marketing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2022

    Responsible entities and trustees voluntarily took action once ASIC expressed concerns over their funds’ marketing materials.

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