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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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