Press Release

ChainUp Awarded Best Institutional Custody Solution for Digital Assets 

14/11/2023

The judging panel described ChainUp Custody as a “robust” solution that helps to minimise regulatory risk and offers significant flexibility

Press Release

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

Press Release

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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.

AML / KYC

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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.

Capital / Liquidity

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.

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.