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Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesia, UAE to Cooperate on Payments, Fintech, AML
11/11/2021
Central banks will cooperate on cross-border payments, fintech, and AML. Financial services regulators will cooperate on developing the Islamic finance industry.
Supervision & Enforcement
FSS Faces Criticism Over Revamp of Supervisory Approach
11/11/2021
South Korea’s FSS will shift focus from disciplinary actions to risk prevention, according to FSS governor Jeong Eun-bo.
Trading & Investment
More than 400 VCCs Established in Singapore to Date: MAS
11/11/2021
As of mid-October, about 300 asset managers have incorporated or re-domiciled more than 400 VCCs in Singapore.
Trading & Investment
SEBI to Consider Opening Up Commodity Market to FPIs
10/11/2021
Currently FPIs can participate in the exchange-traded commodity derivatives only if they have actual exposure through exports and imports.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Fed Warns of Spillover Risk from China Property Markets
09/11/2021
Financial stresses in China could strain global financial markets and affect the US, the Federal Reserve says in its financial stability report.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Offers Progress Update on Climate, Cryptoasset Work
09/11/2021
The BCBS will issue a consultation this month on the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks at internationally active banks.
Clearing & Post-Trade
India Recalibrates Approach to Shortening Settlement Cycle
09/11/2021
T+1 settlement will now be introduced in a phased manner, starting with the smallest stocks on 25 February, and ending with the biggest stocks around January 2023.
Payments & Settlements
HK, Mainland Expand Connectivity of Trade Finance Platforms
09/11/2021
Phase 1 connectivity supported exports to Hong Kong and imports from the Mainland, while phase 2 will cover exports to the Mainland and imports from Hong Kong.
Trading & Investment
IBA Publishes Production Version of SOFR ICE Swap Rate
09/11/2021
The US dollar SOFR ICE Swap Rate will help the USD non-linear derivatives market in its ongoing transition to SOFR, said IBA president Tim Bowler.
Clearing & Post-Trade
FIA Calls for Greater Standardisation in Futures, Options Markets
08/11/2021
FIA recommends forming an independent standards body to start developing standards for trading and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives.
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