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S&P Global Sustainable1 Awarded Best ESG Disclosure & Regulatory Reporting Solution
14/11/2023
S&P Global Sustainable1 was recognised for its 1-Click TCFD solution and its Sustainability Portfolio Analytics Service
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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
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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
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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.
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