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    AML / KYC

    Almost $2b Stolen from Crypto Hacks in H1 2022: Chainalysis

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The value stolen from crypto hacks increased 60% from the same pariod last year, largely attributed to vulnerabilities of DeFi protocols.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Issues Investor Relations Guidance for PLCs

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The new guidebook will help listed companies in their engagement with stakeholders and investor relations, Bursa Malaysia said.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Tracker Fund to Add RMB Trading Counter

    By Editors | 22/08/2022

    The RMB counter will trade only in the secondary market, starting from 19 September, when Hang Seng Investment Management takes over as manager.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Starts Disclosing Daily Data on Green Bond Projects

    By Editors | 21/08/2022

    A new “Green Tracking Hub” is disclosing the amount of power generated by renewable energy projects financed by JPX’s first digitally tracked green bond.

    AML / KYC

    Korean Authorities to Block, Investigate 16 Foreign Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 21/08/2022

    The unregistered foreign VASPs including KuCoin were referred for investigation and will have their websites and transactions blocked in Korea.

    CBIRC Probes Banks to Assess Property Loan Exposures

    By Editors | 21/08/2022

    The “very detailed” assessment is aimed at measuring the risks to the financial system from the ongoing crisis in the property sector.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Perspectives from China: The Green Wave

    By Bradley Maclean | 21/08/2022

    Research by S&P Global and Regulation Asia found that the quality of corporate ESG disclosure is seen to be lacking in China.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand: Crypto Custody Added as Distinct Licence Category

    By Editors | 19/08/2022

    Digital asset depository service providers already operating in Thailand have until 11 October to submit a licence application to the SEC.

    Enforcement

    MAS Penalises Former UOBKH Representative for False Trading

    By Editors | 19/08/2022

    The former UOB Kay Hian trading representative committed false and unauthorised trading for a client who was himself sentenced in March 2021.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Consults on Charges Levied in Payment Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2022

    The RBI carried out a review of payment system charges, which consumers complain are “high and non-transparent”.

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