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PEPs & Sanctions
Fed, OFAC Penalise Wells Fargo for Sanctions Non-Compliance
02/04/2023
Wells Fargo’s predecessor, Wachovia, provided software that was used by a foreign bank to process USD 532 million in prohibited transactions.

Cryptocurrency
BIS Innovation Hub to Launch Cryptoasset Data Project
02/04/2023
Project Atlas will allow users to visualise cross-border flows in cryptoasset and DeFi markets via publicly available dashboards.

CBDCs
Japan to Create Expert Panel on CBDCs Within April
02/04/2023
The launch of the panel will coincide with the start of a digital yen pilot programme involving the BOJ and private sector participants.

Payments & Settlements
ASEAN to Reduce Reliance on Major Currencies to Safeguard Stability
02/04/2023
ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors agreed to increase usage of local currencies for trade settlements.

Market Abuse
US Court Dismisses Archegos-related Lawsuit Against Banks
01/04/2023
The judge ruled that Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were not liable to investors for selling stocks they knew Archegos would be forced to sell.

Tokenisation
Mirae Asset, SK Telecom to Collaborate on Security Token Business
01/04/2023
Mirae Asset Securities and SK Telecom formed a consortium to collaborate on creating a business ecosystem for security tokens.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan to Unveil New Anti-Fraud Measures Within One Month
01/04/2023
The Taiwan government has reportedly been seeking assistance from companies including Google and Meta to help combat online fraud.

Payments & Settlements
Singapore, Malaysia Launch Cross-border QR Payments Link
31/03/2023
The payment linkage will allow customers of participating financial institutions to make retail payments by scanning NETS QR and DuitNow QR codes.

Structural Regulation
CBIRC Issues New Branch Operation Rules for Trust Companies
31/03/2023
Trust companies can set up remote branches based on their needs, but management headquarters must be in their registered domicile.

Structural Regulation
CSRC Chairman Meets With Foreign Financial Institutions
31/03/2023
CSRC chairman Yi Huiman encouraged the heads of several global financial institutions to expand their operations and investments in China.
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