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    Fintech / Regtech

    Tokyo Offers Subsidies to Foreign Firms in Green Finance

    17/10/2021

    The subsidies are available to foreign asset management and fintech companies working in the field of green finance who wish to start new businesses in Tokyo.

    Securities / Derivatives

    S. Korea Cabinet Approves Measures to Enhance ABS Market

    15/10/2021

    The revisions abolish requirements that only allow companies with BB ratings or above to issue ABS. Businesses will also be able to securitise future assets and intellectual property rights.

    Malaysia Announces Relief for Low Income Borrowers

    15/10/2021

    Lower income borrowers can access interest exemptions for three months, smaller loan instalments for up to 24 months, and lower interest rates.

    Enforcement

    CBIRC Fines Privately Owned Banks Over Poor Risk Controls

    15/10/2021

    The fine against Chongqing Fumin Bank was the largest ever against a privately owned bank. Two others were also penalised.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA Concludes Pilot Risk Culture Survey With 10 Insurers

    15/10/2021

    Based on responses from almost 7,200 insurance employees, APRA found some of the lowest scores in risk governance and controls.

    Fintech / Regtech

    G7 Ministers Endorse Public Policy Principles for Retail CBDC

    15/10/2021

    Any CBDC must support, and ‘do no harm’ to, the ability of central banks to fulfil their mandates for monetary and financial stability.

    IMF Ends Data Manipulation Probe Into Kristalina Georgieva

    14/10/2021

    The IMF’s executive board reaffirmed its “full confidence” in Georgieva after it could not “conclusively demonstrate” that she played an improper role at the World Bank.

    Market Infrastructure

    JSCC Sets Date for Bulk Conversion of LIBOR Swaps

    14/10/2021

    Japan Securities Clearing Corporation will conduct a bulk conversion exercise during the weekend of 4–5 December to convert JPY LIBOR contracts to TONA contracts.

    Market Infrastructure

    More Than 100 Banks Sign On to Adopt ‘SWIFT Go’

    14/10/2021

    SWIFT Go is an instant cross-border payments service for SMEs and retail customers that was launched at seven banks in July.

    MAS Tightens Monetary Policy Amid Inflation Concerns

    14/10/2021

    MAS will slightly raise the slope of the S$NEER policy band to ensure medium term price stability while recognising the risks to the economic recovery.

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