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Credit Risk
Thailand to Establish New National Credit Guarantee Agency
17/08/2024
The new agency will assess the credit risk of individual businesses and issue guarantee certificates which can be used to apply for loans from FIs.
Supervision & Enforcement
OJK, HKMA Sign MOU to Expand Cooperation in Banking Supervision
16/08/2024
Indonesia’s OJK said it hopes to establish a supervisory college with the HKMA and enhance staff capacities at both regulators.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam: HoSE Launches New Reporting System for Listed Companies
16/08/2024
HoSE emphasised the importance of ensuring submissions are accurate, comprehensive, and comply with reporting specifications.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Unveils Fresh Sanctions Against Iranian Shipping Network
16/08/2024
The sanctions target companies based in the Marshall Islands, the UAE, Malaysia and Hong Kong, along with several vessels, for helping to generate revenue for the Houthis.
Trading & Investment
Shenzhen, Dubai Sign MOU on Capital Markets Cooperation
16/08/2024
Under the MOU, SZSE and DFM will explore the potential for future dual listings and ETF connectivity between the two markets.
Anti-Money Laundering
Macau to Criminalise Unauthorised Money Exchange in Casinos
15/08/2024
Those offering unauthorised currency exchange services to gamblers inside casinos and their ancillary facilities would face up to five years in prison.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
AFCA Calls on Super Funds to Adopt Anti-Scam Measures
15/08/2024
AFCA’s Heather Gray said more sophisticated scam activity is occurring in superannuation, in line with trends in the banking sector.
Cryptocurrency
US IRS Publishes Updated Tax Reporting Form for Crypto
15/08/2024
The updated Form 1099-DA, which will start to apply in early 2026, is more streamlined than the version proposed in April.
Stablecoins
Ripple Starts Testing Stablecoin for Cross-border Payments
15/08/2024
Ripple plans to use both “RLUSD” and XRP in cross-border payments to serve global customers and “dramatically improve their experience”.
Supervision & Enforcement
US Treasury Offers Additional Transparency on CFIUS Enforcements
15/08/2024
More information is now available about CFIUS enforcement actions imposed since 2022, the largest being a $60m penalty against T-Mobile.
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