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Emerging Prudential Risks
CFTC Proposes Rule Update to Account for Crypto and Cyber Risks
05/06/2023
The CFTC is considering requiring firms to update their risk management frameworks to account for related to crypto, AI, cyber, and climate.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Police Arrest Man for Illegal Short Selling, Fraud
04/06/2023
The man fabricated trading statements that falsely showed he held shares in four listed companies he short-sold, when in fact he did not, the SFC said.
Credit Risk
New Global Database of Credit Loss Metrics Launched
04/06/2023
New database provides estimations of macro-implied credit loss rates across jurisdictions, including to project future losses.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Raises Record $6b in Latest Green Bond Offering
04/06/2023
The green bonds were five times oversubscribed and will be listed on both the Hong Kong and London stock exchanges on 7 June.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
APRA Investigating Super Fund Payments to Unions
04/06/2023
APRA chairman John Lonsdale told lawmakers the regulator has an “appetite to take enforcement” where it is needed.
Resolution & Recovery
Credit Suisse Bankers Sue FINMA Over Lost Bonuses
04/06/2023
Some Credit Suisse bankers had their bonus awards based on AT1 bonds, which were wiped out in the government-orchestrated rescue in March.
Anti-Money Laundering
NZ’s Ministry of Justice Releases Amended AML Regulations
01/06/2023
From 1 June 2024, new obligations will be imposed on reporting entities related to virtual asset transfers, deposits, withdrawals, and exchange.
AI Risk & Governance
Australia Seeks Public Views on Policy Response to AI
01/06/2023
The consultation will “help ensure Australia continues to support responsible AI practices to increase community trust and confidence,” the government said.
AI Risk & Governance
Leading Regtech Firms Announced as Winners at Pitch! Regtech
01/06/2023
Judges selected Aboitiz Data Innovation, HAWK:AI, Synpulse, and Rimm Sustainability as the winners at Regulation Asia’s inaugural Pitch! Regtech event.
Trading & Investment
Thai Bourse Launches New Trading System Using Nasdaq Tech
01/06/2023
The new trading system was launched by SET and TFEX along with new data distribution and market surveillance systems, using Nasdaq technology.
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