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Reporting & Disclosures
US SEC, BaFin Probe DWS Over ESG Investment – Reports
30/08/2021
The former global head of sustainability at DWS alleges that the firm overstated how many assets had been screened against ESG criteria.
Structural Regulation
China: Banks Asked to Comply with New WMP Rules Faster
30/08/2021
Banks are asked to start valuing newly invested fixed-term open-ended WMP assets based on market value starting from 1 September.
CBDCs
MAS Announces Finalists for Global CBDC Challenge
30/08/2021
The finalists include ANZ, Citibank, Consensys, HSBC, IBM, Soramitsu, Standard Chartered, among others. They will progress to an eight-week Acceleration Phase to further develop and refine their solutions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Police Arrest Two in Corporate Fraud Case
30/08/2021
The arrests were made following a joint operation with the SFC against a listed company and its former senior executives suspected of corporate fraud involving HK$450mn.
Structural Regulation
UK Competition Authority Opens Inquiry into S&P-IHS Deal
30/08/2021
The Competition and Markets Authority will announce in October whether it will refer the merger for a Phase 2 investigation.
Structural Regulation
Shanghai to Get Upgrade as International Financial Centre
29/08/2021
Under a new policy plan, Shanghai will develop its asset management and fintech ecosystems, and enhance its role as a green finance and cross-border RMB hub.
Credit Risk
Thai Bankers’ Association Agrees to Facilitate Debt Restructuring
26/08/2021
Bank of Thailand and the Thai Bankers ’Association have agreed on measures to facilitate debt restructuring for long-term debtors.
Capital Adequacy
PBOC Calls on Banks to Expand Ability to Provide Credit
26/08/2021
Banks are told to build up capital to improve their ability to provide credit to MSMEs, technological innovation, and green development.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Further Extends Restrictions on Intraday Short Selling
26/08/2021
Bursa Malaysia plans to introduce the “at-tick rule”, under which intraday short sale orders can only be placed at the best selling price or higher.
Emerging Prudential Risks
S. Korea, Sri Lanka Become First in APAC to Raise Interest Rates
26/08/2021
The BOK is looking to curb household debt and home prices. The CBSL wants to stem inflationary pressure and the depreciation of the local currency.
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