Data Privacy

Thai SEC Launches Open Data Portal to Enhance Transparency

30/06/2022

The data centre provides information on business operators, licensed individuals, and the products available – including digital assets.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Announces Decision to Allow FPIs to Trade Commodity Derivatives

30/06/2022

FPIs will be allowed to trade non-agri commodity derivatives and select non-agri benchmark indices. Only cash-settled contracts will be allowed.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US SEC Fines EY for Employee Cheating on CPA Exams

30/06/2022

The settlement is largest penalty the SEC has ever imposed against an audit firm, double KPMG’s 2019 penalty.

KYC & CDD

Canadian Banks Collaborate on KYC Utility Project

30/06/2022

The five banks will collaborate with CanDeal Group to create a common data and regulatory experience for the industry.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Wins Appeal Against Payday Lenders Cigno, BHF Solutions

30/06/2022

ASIC is now considering using its broader product intervention powers to address consumer detriment in continuing credit contracts.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea to Launch Investigation Team to Combat Voice Phishing

30/06/2022

The plan was announced in response to the death of a small business owner who committed suicide after he was scammed out of more than KRW 160 million.

Trading & Investment

FMSB Publishes Best Practices for Trading Platform Disclosures

30/06/2022

Trading platform arrangements should contain information about trading protocols, counterparty name disclosure, prioritisation, use of last look, and trade dispute resolution.

Climate Risk

Malaysia Regulators Publish TCFD Adoption Guide for FIs

30/06/2022

All local and foreign FIs are expected to adopt the basic recommendations set out in the application guide within a recommended timeframe of 24 months.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

China: More Top Officials Get Roped into Corruption Crackdown

30/06/2022

Several PBOC and CBIRC officials have been named in corruption investigations. A former ICBC executive has pleaded guilty on bribery charges.