Editors
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ESG / Sustainability
Version 2 of ASEAN Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Released
28/03/2023
Version 2 highlights the importance of social aspects, expands the DNSH criteria, and recognises efforts to retire coal plants early.
Market Infrastructure
Get Ready for Final LIBOR Switch, says ISDA Chief
28/03/2023
The final switch to ARRs for the remaining USD LIBOR-linked contracts will entail “an extra level of complexity”, says Scott O’Malia.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Extends Waqf Framework to REITs, ETFs
28/03/2023
Listing rule amendments enhance the post-listing disclosure framework for Islamic REITs and ETFs to provide transparency on the waqf arrangement.
AML / KYC
CFTC Alleges Binance is Operating in the US Illegally
28/03/2023
The CFTC says Binance’s US activities were subject to registration and regulatory requirements but that key executives deliberately disregarded these requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
EU to Cooperate with Australia & NZ on Bank Resolution Planning
28/03/2023
The cooperation arrangements focus on bank resolution planning and its implementation for banks with cross-border operations.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Consults on Subsidiary Legislation for Paperless Securities
27/03/2023
The subsidiary legislation covers operational and technical matters and the introduction of a more robust regulatory regime for securities registrars.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Hit by New String of Cyber Attacks
27/03/2023
NGS Super, Crown Resorts and Latitude Financial Services have all disclosed this week that they were subject to cyber attacks.
Capital / Liquidity
Bank Exposures to Flood Risk Likely Compounded by Other Risks: RBNZ
27/03/2023
Bank capital ratios are resilient when each flood event is considered in isolation, but flood risk could potentially compound with other risks.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Waives Annual Licensing Fees for 2023/24 Financial Year
27/03/2023
The annual licensing fees were first waived for the 2020/21 financial year for a one year period, but it has since been extended each year.
Sanctions
OFAC Adds More Belarus Officials to Sanctions List
27/03/2023
The sanctions target Alexander Lukashenko’s presidential aircraft, two major automotive manufacturers, and election officials.
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