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Sustainable Finance
Japan Launches Trading in New Carbon Credits Market
12/10/2023
On the first day of trading, the TSE said 3,689 tons of emissions were traded, with renewable power being the most active J-Credits category.
Reporting & Disclosures
Malaysia Hosts Asia Launch of Revised OECD Principles on Corporate Governance
11/10/2023
The SC chairman said a dedicated sustainability committee has been formed on the SC Board. Deputy finance minister said Parliament will consider the establishment of “Bursa RegSub”.
Anti-Money Laundering
Malaysia to Enhance Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
11/10/2023
Companies will have to keep and maintain a register of beneficial owners at their registered offices and report any changes within 14 days.
Market Abuse
Korea Mulls Curbs on Stock Market Speculation by Retail Investors
11/10/2023
Governor Lee Bok-hyun said the FSS is looking to crack down on leveraged buying by retail investors and margin call risks.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Court Sentences Ex-Wirecard Employee to Jail
11/10/2023
The former junior finance executive was sentenced to ten weeks in jail for helping a supervisor embezzle S$47,000.
Payments & Settlements
UPDATED – Japan Suffers Payment Clearing Network Disruption
11/10/2023
Zengin-Net restored its system in the early hours of Thursday (12 October). The FSA ordered the production of a detailed report of the incident.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Police Working With Meta to Stop Scams – Report
11/10/2023
The police are working with Meta to terminate WhatsApp lines believed to be used in scams and remove suspicious ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
APRA Seeks Increased Transparency on Super Fund Spending
11/10/2023
APRA wants to disclose super fund expenses for marketing, sponsorships, related parties, industry bodies, director and executive remuneration, and political donations.
Reporting & Disclosures
ICMA Publishes Analysis of Greenwashing Risks
10/10/2023
ICMA says greenwashing is not prevalent in the sustainable bond market, but is an issue in the sustainable funds space.
KYC & CDD
US SEC Adopts Shorter Deadlines for Reporting Beneficial Ownership
10/10/2023
Investors will be required to report in five days rather than ten days if they beneficially own more than 5 percent of a stock.
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