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Reporting & Disclosures
Singapore Taskforce Proposes Taxonomy for Identifying Green Activities
29/01/2021
The taxonomy draws on the theoretical underpinnings of the EU taxonomy and proposes a traffic-light system which sets out how activities are classified.
Capital Adequacy
FSC Korea Imposes Cap on Bank Dividend Payouts
29/01/2021
In an L-shaped scenario, the capital buffer and D-SIB ratios of numerous banks fell short of the required levels in stress tests, the FSC said.
Supervision & Enforcement
US Regulator Fines Goldman Over Employee Fingerprinting
28/01/2021
FINRA said Goldman failed to maintain a reasonable system to identify and properly screen individuals who became associated with the firm in a non-registered capacity.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
IOSCO Offers Guidance on Enhancing Complaint Handling Mechanisms
28/01/2021
IOSCO has published a new report to help jurisdictions identify and address gaps in their complaint handling and redress systems.
Custody & Infrastructure
BSP Updates VASP Rules to Align with FATF Requirements
28/01/2021
The updated rules also bring into scope virtual asset custodians, introducing a $1mn minimum capital requirement for such businesses.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Government Prices First Ever 30 Year Green Bond
28/01/2021
Hong Kong has priced the first ever 30-year green bond by an Asian government and the longest tenor bond in its history.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Treasury Defers Investment Ban on Some Chinese Companies
28/01/2021
A general licence delays the application of restrictions on companies with names that closely match those of the blacklisted companies.
Structural Regulation
FMA Review Finds NZX Technology Capability Lacking
28/01/2021
NZX is required to develop a detailed, time-bound action plan to address the technology issues identified in a review conducted by the FMA.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKMA Suspends Banker Over Photocopied Client Signature
28/01/2021
The banker photocopied a client’s signature onto an instruction form and used it to apply for the issuance of a bank reference letter.
Anti-Money Laundering
AUSTRAC Consults on AML/CTF Rules for Phase 1.5 Reforms
28/01/2021
The amendments will update rules on correspondent banking and customer due diligence to reflect legislative changes passed in December.
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