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Cryptocurrency
Indonesian Regulator Bappebti Seeks to Launch Crypto Exchange
09/01/2023
Bappebti is seeking to establish a new crypto exchange for Indonesian users before its regulatory powers over the sector are transferred to the OJK.
Sustainable Finance
India to Issue First Sovereign Green Bonds on 25 January
09/01/2023
There will be no limit on overseas investment in the $1.9bn sovereign green bond issuance. Five percent of the sale will be reserved for retail investors.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Raises $5.8b in Asia’s Largest Green Bond Issuance
09/01/2023
Hong Kong is the first government issuer in Asia to issue green bonds in three currencies concurrently, said Financial Secretary Paul Chan.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKMA Raises Bar on Banks’ Complaints Handling Protocols
08/01/2023
Banks are expected to proactively make use of alternate dispute resolution channels when complaints cannot be resolved through their internal mechanisms.
PEPs & Sanctions
Taiwan Expands Export Controls Against Russia, Belarus
08/01/2023
The export controls are aimed at preventing Taiwan’s high-tech products from being used for military purposes.
Trading & Investment
China, Philippines Pledge to Enhance Market Connectivity
08/01/2023
The SZSE and PSE will pursue market connectivity through the development of cross-border products and cooperation on index compilation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore: Youth Pleads Guilty Over OCBC Phishing Scams
08/01/2023
The 19-year-old is the second Singaporean youth to plead guilty for helping an overseas syndicate launder the proceeds from phishing scams against OCBC customers.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China Consults on Company Law Revisions to Improve Governance
08/01/2023
The revisions impose stronger corporate social responsibility obligations and require shareholders to make capital contributions if a company cannot repay its debts.
KYC & CDD
India: KYC Becomes Mandatory for All Insurance Policies
08/01/2023
KYC documents have to date not been mandatory for non-life or general insurance policies at the time of purchase.
Cryptocurrency
UK Adds Cryptoassets to Investment Manager Exemption
08/01/2023
Global investors using UK investment managers will not be subject to UK tax if they include cryptoassets within their portfolios.
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