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ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia, IDX, SET to Co-create Interconnected ESG Ecosystem
19/09/2023
The ASEAN exchanges will combine their expertise and resources to spur the adoption of good ESG practices and drive responsible growth of companies.
ESG / Sustainability
US Treasury Publishes Net Zero Guidance for Financial Institutions
19/09/2023
Adherence will help promote consistency and credibility in how financial institutions implement their net-zero commitments, Treasury said.
Cayman Islands to Open First Asia Office in Singapore
19/09/2023
The Cayman Islands government said the new office will help it pursue business opportunities in Asia and build strategic relationships including in Hong Kong.
Enforcement
SFC Imposes Seven Month Ban on Former Taiping Securities RO
19/09/2023
The former responsible officer logged into clients’ internet trading accounts to place orders for them, and failed to maintain proper records of the order instructions.
ESG / Sustainability
Philippine Regulators Proposes Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines
19/09/2023
A taxonomy guidelines initially focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation, using a traffic light approach to reflect a transition category.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Launches Open API Framework for Insurance Sector
19/09/2023
A Central Register has also been developed as a new digital infrastructure for API-related initiatives in the insurance industry.
AML / KYC
Singapore to Consult on Scam Loss Sharing Framework Next Month
19/09/2023
Minister Alvin Tan said the government aims to publish a consultation paper on the “Shared Responsibility Framework” next month, focusing on phishing scams as a start.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Iran’s Former President, Intelligence Ministry
19/09/2023
The sanctions were announced after the completion of a prisoner swap, which saw five US citizens released from Iranian detention.
Michele Bullock Begins Term as New RBA Governor
19/09/2023
Bullock will have to work on shoring up the RBA’s credibility and implementing the central bank’s biggest overhaul since the 1990s.
ESG / Sustainability
Indonesia to Launch Carbon Exchange Next Week
19/09/2023
IDX will be the operator of the new carbon exchange. OJK said the launch will mark a “new chapter” in Indonesia’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions.
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