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Sustainable Finance
IFC, HKMA Join Forces on New Climate Finance Initiative
04/11/2021
The programme will combine institutional investor contributions with IFC funds to scale up climate-responsible financing for private companies in emerging markets.
Structural Regulation
S. Korea to Relax Reporting Rules for FIs Investing Overseas
04/11/2021
The proposed rule changes seek to ease the reporting burden faced by financial firms with business operations and investments in overseas markets.
Structural Regulation
DSB Seeks Feedback on Legal Framework for UPI Service
04/11/2021
The Derivatives Service Bureau proposes to use a single overarching legal agreement for users subscribing to OTC ISIN and UPI Services.
Capital Adequacy
RBI Issues Revised PCA Framework for Weak Banks
03/11/2021
The profitability parameter has been removed in the revised PCA framework, which will also apply foreign banks operating in India through branches or subsidiaries.
Capital Adequacy
UK Postpones Consultation Signalling Basel III Implementation Delay
03/11/2021
Implementation of the final Basel III requirements will not take place in the UK according to the globally agreed timeline.
Sustainable Finance
Regtech Can Boost Development of Green Finance Markets – Report
03/11/2021
Regulatory challenges are hindering widespread acceptance of green finance products, says a new paper from FTAHK and LITE Lab@HKU.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan to Require Companies to Disclose Major Shareholders
03/11/2021
Banks will be able to ask companies to submit information about their major shareholders when opening accounts or making loans.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Ends Quarantine Exemptions for Senior Finance Execs
03/11/2021
Listed company directors and senior financial industry executives will no longer be able to skip hotel quarantine procedures upon entry into Hong Kong.
Reporting & Disclosures
IOSCO Finalises Guidance on Preventing Greenwashing in Funds
03/11/2021
IOSCO provides five recommendations for regulators to consider as they develop sustainability-related rules and regulations for asset managers.
Structural Regulation
Japan Unifies Licensing System for Financial Services
03/11/2021
The change will allow agents of financial service firms to sell financial products such as loans, investments and insurance under a single license.
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