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PEPs & Sanctions
Australia’s Autonomous Sanctions Framework to Undergo Review
31/01/2023
The review will consider whether Australia’s Autonomous Sanctions Regulations and its associated instruments remain fit for purpose and how they can be made more efficient.
Anti-Money Laundering
Bankman-Fried Lawyers Request Access to Crypto Held by FTX
31/01/2023
The DOJ asked for a communications ban against Bankman-Fried as an additional bail condition. Last week, a 116-page list of the FTX’s creditors was filed to the bankruptcy court.
Anti-Money Laundering
Korea Justice Ministry to Start Tracking Crypto Transactions
31/01/2023
The “Virtual Currency Tracking System” will be launched as part of a new cloud system that will allow other agencies to leverage prosecutors’ investigative and forensics expertise.
Emerging Prudential Risks
US Fed Refuses Application by Crypto-focused Custodia Bank
31/01/2023
The Fed Board considers that Custodia’s business model and proposed focus on crypto-assets presented “significant safety and soundness risks”.
Market Abuse
Korea Probes Price Manipulation via Crypto Exchange Bithumb
31/01/2023
Bithumb offices were raided last week. The crypto exchange is not accused of misconduct, though it is under a separate probe for possible tax evasion.
Market Abuse
UPDATED – Citadel Securities Fined in Korea for ‘Disrupting Market Order’
31/01/2023
The case was the first in which the FSC imposed a penalty for market order disruptions as a result of high-frequency algorithmic trading.
Stablecoins
Moody’s is Developing a Scoring System for Stablecoins – Report
31/01/2023
The project, still in the early stages of development, will produce scores for up to 20 stablecoins based on reserve attestation quality.
Sustainable Finance
PBOC Extends Re-Lending Facilities to Support Green Transition
31/01/2023
Foreign-funded FIs will be allowed to use a re-lending facility designed to support carbon emission reductions. The facility is extended until end-2024.
Clearing & Post-Trade
JPX Starts Using Blockchain Tech to Settle Rubber Futures Deliveries
31/01/2023
The new system digitises delivery orders required for the physical delivery of rubber when futures contracts expire, thereby enhancing settlement efficiency.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SFC Fines Private Fund Adviser for Failing to Protect Investors’ Interest
31/01/2023
Cardinalasia Consulting and its responsible officer failed to ensure that the manager of the five private funds received appropriate advice.
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