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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
China, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos Launch Joint Police Operation
22/08/2023
Police from the four countries have launched a special joint operation to crack down on illegal gambling, fraud, human trafficking and other crimes.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SFC Fines Changjiang Corporate Finance for Sponsor Failures
21/08/2023
The company is prohibited from acting as a sponsor for listing applications in Hong Kong for one year, potentially longer if deficiencies are not addressed.
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Laos Launch Cross-border QR Payment Link
21/08/2023
A second phase of the cross-border payments link between Cambodia and Laos is expected to launch in Q4 2023.
CBDCs
Russia Launches CBDC Pilot With 13 Banks Participating
21/08/2023
The pilot involves 13 banks and 600 individual clients who can make payments at 30 points of sale in 11 Russian cities.
Anti-Money Laundering
PBOC Forms New AML Office With Beijing Procuratorate
21/08/2023
The new office will help to establish a coordinated investigation system to combat money laundering and improve the efficiency of fighting financial crime.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Launches Review to Assess MMF Reform Progress
21/08/2023
The objective of the review is to take stock of the progress made by jurisdictions to assess and address money market fund vulnerabilities.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Hong Kong Court Jails Three Former DBS Bankers
20/08/2023
The DBS employees were convicted for divulging confidential information of over 680 customers to others for touting personal loans.
Credit Risk
Chinese Police Urge Investors Not to Protest Investment Losses
20/08/2023
Zhongrong International Trust has defaulted on more than $20bn worth of payments to nearly 30,000 investors in more than 20 wealth management products.
Trading & Investment
FSC Korea Outlines Policy Initiatives Planned for H2
20/08/2023
The initiatives focus on restoring investor trust, strengthening capital market structure, and ensuring financial stability.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Bank Receives 52 Digital Bank Licence Applications
20/08/2023
The number of applications substantially exceeds projections by Bangladesh Bank, which initially intends to only grant two or three licences
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