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Market Infrastructure
Refinitiv Launches New Versions of Tokyo Swap Rate
28/10/2021
The new versions of the Tokyo Swap Rate are designed to support the transition away from LIBOR and the adoption of new market conventions.
Fintech / Regtech
PBOC Issues Guidance on Using Open Source Technology
28/10/2021
FIs are encouraged to actively participate in the development of “international and domestic” open source technology communities.
Capital / Liquidity
BOT Relaxes Mortgage Lending Rules to Boost Property Market
28/10/2021
The BOT is allowing LTV ratios of up to 110 percent, including top-up loans for home decoration, for first homes priced below THB 10 million.
Market Infrastructure
China Proposes Revisions to CPA Law to Improve Audit Quality
28/10/2021
The revisions allow for foreign regulators to sign a regulatory cooperation agreement or memorandum with the State Council if they wish to access audit work papers.
AML / KYC
FATF Issues New Report on Digitalisation of FIUs
28/10/2021
The report outlines how FIUs can benefit from the adoption of digital tools, including through improved data utility, analytical capacities, and STR management.
AML / KYC
Korea, UAE to Strengthen Cooperation on AML Efforts
28/10/2021
KoFIU and UAE’s FIU have signed an MoU agreeing to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange AML/CTF information.
Securities / Derivatives
China Expands Futures Law to Include OTC Derivatives
28/10/2021
ISDA says the revised draft incorporates several comments it made in its submission to the consultation on the first draft.
Enforcement
SFC Bans Former StanChart Licensee for Life
28/10/2021
The former licensee failed to disclose to the SFC in licensing applications that he was the subject of a criminal investigation.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Sees Launch of DLT-based Payment Platform, Partior
27/10/2021
With its genesis in MAS’ Project Ubin, Partior was founded by DBS, JPMorgan and Temasek last year seeking to disrupt the traditional cross-border payments model.
Fintech / Regtech
Nigeria Launches Central Bank Digital Currency, eNaira
27/10/2021
The eNaira is expected to boost cross-border trade and financial inclusion, improve transaction efficiency, and make monetary policy more effective.
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