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Climate Risk
US and Allies to Cooperate to Displace Russia from Nuclear Energy Market
17/04/2023
The US, UK, Canada, Japan and France will leverage their resources and capabilities to undermine Russia’s grip on supply chains.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Do Kwon Sent $7m to Law Firm Before Terra Collapse
17/04/2023
Korean prosecutors believe the transfer may suggest Do Kwon was aware of Terra’s impending collapse and was seeking to pre-empt the legal repercussions.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australia Revisits ‘Tranche 2’ AML Reforms – Report
17/04/2023
The government is expected to settle its position on AML reforms this month that could cover the real estate, accounting and legal professions.
Structural Regulation
Korea to Ease Rules on Overseas Business by Certain Securities Firms
17/04/2023
The revisions will enable overseas subsidiaries of “comprehensive financial investment service providers” to provide corporate credit in overseas markets more easily.
Trading & Investment
NSE India to Launch WTI Crude Oil, Natural Gas Futures
17/04/2023
NSE will launch WTI crude oil and natural gas futures contracts from 15 May. Both already trade on India’s MCX.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Allows Dealer’s Representatives to Expand Services
17/04/2023
DRs can apply for additional licences to engage in investment advice, financial planning, restricted dealing in unit trust products, dealing in private retirement schemes.
Data Privacy
Australia to Investigate Amex Over Data Privacy Concerns
17/04/2023
The OAIC will investigate American Express over its data handling protocols and potential national security risks.
Resolution & Recovery
Chinese D-SIBs to Start Issuing TLAC Bonds by June
17/04/2023
China’s four G-SIBs have started working on issuing their first TLAC bonds. Each bank is planning to raise at least CNY 10 billion.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Considers Closing Settlement Service for Unlisted Funds
17/04/2023
The mFund Settlement Service caters to unlisted managed funds. ASX is considering closing the service.
PEPs & Sanctions
G7 Says Switzerland Is Not Doing Enough to Combat Sanctions Evasion
17/04/2023
Switzerland, though officially neutral, has frozen Russian assets worth about a third of the EUR 21.5 billion frozen across the EU.
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