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    AML / KYC

    RBI Issues New Guidelines on Digital Lending

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/09/2022

    The guidelines are applicable to existing customers availing fresh loans and new customers getting onboarded. Existing digital loans must be in compliance by 30 November.

    Market Infrastructure

    Liz Truss Implications for the UK Financial Sector

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2022

    Planned tax cuts will benefit banks. The FCA, PRA and PSR may be merged. China may be declared a threat to national security.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippines to Assess Financial Conglomerate Risks in October

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The first supervisory college focusing on financial conglomerates concluded in June. The second supervisory college will commence in October.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Suspends Rifa Futures Exec Over ‘Xinguanjia’ Trading Software

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    In July, Rifa Futures became the fourth firm to be fined over the use of Xinguanjia. The firm’s managing director has now been suspended for 8 months.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Extends Ban on Binary Options Until 2031

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    Since it came into effect, the ban has been “fully effective” in preventing retail clients from losing money trading binary options in Australia, ASIC said.

    AML / KYC

    BSP Rolls Out New Cyber Risk Management Software at FIs

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The software will streamline and automate regulatory supervision, reporting and compliance assessment of banks’ cybersecurity risk management.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Consults on Documentary Requirements for Foreign Entry

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The amendment will allow applicants who meet certain conditions to submit written applications for registration and other subsequent documents in English.

    Market Infrastructure

    CSRC to Accelerate Work on Overseas Listing Framework

    By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022

    The CSRC will push forward legislation to enact new overseas listing rules, and support the establishment of a new registration system for Chinese firms seeking foreign IPOs.

    AML / KYC

    Gold Producer Becomes Second Russian Firm to Issue CNY Bonds

    By Editors | 05/09/2022

    Russia is now in third place on a list of non-mainland jurisdictions using the yuan for global payments, after Hong Kong and the UK.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea’s Busan City Forms Partnerships with FTX, Binance

    By Editors | 05/09/2022

    FTX will assist in the establishment of the Busan Digital Asset Exchange. Both FTX and Binance will support the development of Busan’s local blockchain industry.

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