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Market Infrastructure
HKMA Ups the Competency Bar for Credit Risk Management
31/03/2019
The HKMA – in collaboration with the HKIB and banking sector – has published a new framework aimed at enhancing professional competencies in the credit risk management function.
AML / KYC
Philippines to Launch Digital Banking ID Registry This Year
31/03/2019
The blockchain powered ID registry will enable electronic KYC and make it easier for clients to access banking services.
ESG / Sustainability
Australian Financial Sector Teams Up on Climate Initiative – Report
30/03/2019
Overseen by APRA, a group of industry players – including the big four banks – are looking to reshape the financial system to ensure readiness for climate risks.
Enforcement
ASIC ‘Ready to Prosecute’ Underperforming Super Funds
30/03/2019
Australian regulators are trying to force an estimated 100 small and poor performing super funds out of the system using criteria devised by the Productivity Commission.
Market Infrastructure
China Approves First Foreign Funded JV for Pensions Business
30/03/2019
A Standard Life Aberdeen joint venture is the first foreign funded insurer authorised to participate in the pensions sector, which to date has been dominated by 8 domestic firms.
Market Infrastructure
JPX, TOCOM Enter Basic Agreement to Merge by October
29/03/2019
TOCOM will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of JPX, and together they will launch a consolidated exchange for stocks, financial and commodity derivatives by September 2020.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Seeks Licensing Regime for Virtual Banks by Year-End
29/03/2019
Though discussions are still in the preliminary stages, Malaysia’s central bank is looking to publish its requirements for virtual bank licences by the end of the year.
Fintech / Regtech
S. Korea FSC Receives Three Applications for Internet-Only Banks
29/03/2019
The FSC will review the applications with an aim to approving a preliminary licence for one or two new internet-only banks in May.
Securities / Derivatives
China Retail Investors Take a Liking to Government Bonds
29/03/2019
China’s pilot scheme allowing banks to sell government bonds to retail investors has been met with success, with over $200mn in bonds sold in a single day.
Enforcement
UK FCA Fines Goldman for MiFID Transaction Reporting Failures
29/03/2019
Goldman has been penalised over $44mn for making over 220 million transaction reporting errors over 9.5 years. The fine is larger than UBS received earlier this month.
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