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    China’s SAFE Warns Banks Against Aggressive Yuan Selling – Report

    By Editors | 29/08/2022

    SAFE reportedly phoned several banks last week to warn them against aggressively selling the yuan, which has recently hit a 2-year low against the dollar.

    CBIRC Issues Internal Control Rules for Wealth Management Companies

    By Darien Choong | 29/08/2022

    The rules cover internal controls in relation to investment management, related party transactions, and risk reserves, among other areas.

    Australia to Simply Corporations and Financial Services Law

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    Legislative amendments released for consultation are based on recommendations issued by the Australian Law Reform Commission late last year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ICE to Launch UK Carbon Allowance Options in October

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    UK Carbon Options will provide a new tool for managing carbon emissions price risk, building upon the launch of UK carbon allowance futures in May 2021.

    AML / KYC

    US Lawmaker Seeks Clarity on Tornado Cash Sanctions

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    US Congressman Tom Emmer says the designations against Tornado Cash wallet addresses are a “divergence from previous OFAC precedent”.

    Capital / Liquidity

    NZ Government Takes Direct Ownership of Kiwibank

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    The government pledged to support Kiwibank, New Zealand’s fifth-largest retail bank, to become a “genuine competitor in the banking industry”.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Global Banks Worry of Extraterritoriality in EU’s CSRD – Report

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    CSRD is “off-putting” for banks’ clients, as it would subject foreign companies to the full set of rules if they list even a single instrument in the EU.

    Big Picture

    Better Governance Needed to Promote Bank Soundness: RBI

    By Editors | 28/08/2022

    A new study suggests public sector banks may need greater autonomy to improve their governance structures.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Canada OFSI Issues Guidance on Bank Treatment of Crypto

    By Mark Johnston | 28/08/2022

    OFSI provides no recognition (i.e., a 100% haircut) for Group 2 cryptoassets held as collateral, but is seeking views on hedging practices that could warrant a lower haircut.

    AML / KYC

    BSP Calls for ‘Limited Amendment’ to Bank Secrecy Law

    By Editors | 27/08/2022

    BSP senior assistant governor Elmore Capule told a Senate Committee the BSP is looking for a “limited relaxation of the bank secrecy laws”.

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