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Credit Risk
CBIRC Grants Launch Approval to New National Bad Debt Manager
21/12/2020
China Galaxy Asset Management will receive its licence within ten days, and proceed with the necessary procedures to open for business in early 2021.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan to Lower Payment Thresholds for Customer Notification
21/12/2020
The move is aimed at combatting rising financial fraud as consumers increasingly prefer e-payments over the use of credit cards.
Cloud & Infrastructure
APRA Sets September Go-Live for New Data Collection Solution
21/12/2020
The timing of regulatory data reporting commencing in APRA Connect will vary by industry. Existing data collections for banks will continue through D2A for the time being.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Bourse to Introduce Paperless IPO Regime in July
21/12/2020
From 5 July 2021, listing documents must be published solely in an electronic format, and new subscriptions must be made through online channels only.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Intermediaries Should Lay Down Anti-bribery Policies: SFC
21/12/2020
Intermediaries should draw reference from the sample code of conduct issued by the ICAC and provide appropriate training to directors, staff members and agents.
Operational Risk
HKMA Unveils Enhanced Competency Framework on Operational Risk
20/12/2020
The new Enhanced Competency Framework is aimed at raising the professional competence of practitioners working in the operational risk management function of banks.
Structural Regulation
FMA Clarifies Expectations on Use of Overseas Research in New Zealand
20/12/2020
Overseas firms without a New Zealand financial advice licence can supply research reports to licensed New Zealand firms, but not to retail clients.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Consults on Internal Dispute Resolution Reporting Requirements
20/12/2020
ASIC has adopted feedback on the data reporting requirements from an earlier consultation. Additional feedback is needed before it confirms the next steps for implementation.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BNM Launches New Financing Facility for ‘High Tech’ SMEs
20/12/2020
The facility will cater to SMEs in advanced manufacturing and services sectors as well as those participating in key government programmes.
Cybersecurity
Philippine SEC to Mandate New Cybersecurity Rules for Capital Markets
20/12/2020
Regulated entities will have to create a separate Information Security Group and appoint a Chief Information Security Officer.
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