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PEPs & Sanctions
Aereve Recognised as Rising Star for Sanctions & Name Screening Solution
14/11/2023
Aereve was recognised for its ability to handle both Romanised and native Chinese characters in screening
Anti-Money Laundering
HAWK:AI Recognised as Rising Star for Transaction Monitoring Solution
14/11/2023
HAWK:AI was recognised for its transaction monitoring technology, which is powered by a combination of easily configurable rules and explainable AI.
Data Privacy
UNDP, MAS, GLEIF Launch Global Initiative to Boost MSME Finance
14/11/2023
The initiative proposes to create trusted credentials that characterise an MSME’s financing worthiness based on traditional and alternative data sets.
Anti-Money Laundering
Basel AML Index: AML/CFT Systems Have Become Less Effective
14/11/2023
The 2023 Basel AML Index highlights a drop in the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems and inadequate compliance globally with the FATF standards for virtual assets.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Revises Regulations Governing Inspections of IPO Applicants
14/11/2023
The revised regulations aim to strengthen the supervision of information disclosure of IPO companies, the regulator said.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan Launches ESG Information Portal, “JPX ESG Link”
14/11/2023
The platform collects direct links to the ESG-related information disclosed by TSE-listed companies and enables users to browse this information free of charge.
Payments & Settlements
BSP Approves Rules for New Intraday Settlement Facility
13/11/2023
The facility will allow eligible participants to borrow funds from the BSP to ensure timely execution of RTGS settlements.
Supervision & Enforcement
China Imposes Industry Wide Obligations to Prevent Crime Within Banks, Insurers
13/11/2023
New NFRA notice requires the establishment of internal controls and governance structures specifically designed to prevent criminal cases involving banks and insurers.
Anti-Money Laundering
Myanmar Receives Rating Upgrade for FATF Recommendation 14
13/11/2023
Myanmar made “minimal progress” but was re-rated on Recommendation 14 for its revised regulations for remittance businesses.
Cryptocurrency
Singapore Crypto Lender Hodlnaut to Enter Into Liquidation
13/11/2023
Creditors rejected Hodlnaut’s restructuring plan, believing a liquidation would maximise the distribution of the remaining assets.
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