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    Converting Property Loans to Business Loans is Illegal, CBIRC Warns

    27/12/2022

    Some “unscrupulous intermediaries” have been advertising and promoting “illegal” loan conversion as a way to reduce interest costs.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NYDFS Proposes Guidance on Climate Risk Management

    27/12/2022

    The guidance focuses on corporate governance; internal control framework; risk management process; data aggregation and reporting; and scenario analysis.

    Fintech / Regtech

    EU Commission Approves Pilot Use Cases for Digital ID Wallet

    27/12/2022

    The approved pilots cover payments, travel, and business compatibility. The EU Digital Identity Wallet is expected to go live in 2024.

    BOE Proposes to Remove Cap on Bankers Bonuses

    27/12/2022

    Removing the cap will increase the proportion of compensation that can be set by tools such as deferral, payments in instruments, and risk adjustment.

    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Official Calls for Structural Changes to Scale Up Green Finance

    27/12/2022

    Deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao said a formal definition of green finance and a taxonomy are needed, along with a robust ecosystem for third-party verification and assurance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Insurers Are Denying Coverage to Crypto Firms Linked to FTX

    27/12/2022

    When coverage is provided, it is becoming more pricey and contains broad policy exclusions that would deny any FTX-related claims.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai Bourse Opens New Portal to Facilitate New Listings

    27/12/2022

    The new portal provides inquiry services, listing assessment services, policy regulatory and information, and training for companies seeking an IPO.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC Launches New Mutual Fund Comparison Tool

    27/12/2022

    The SEC began developing the “SEC Fund Check” application in Q2 2019. A separate application called “SEC Bond Check” is also under development.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK Police Arrest Two Men Over Halted Crypto Exchange AAX

    26/12/2022

    Police say the two men falsely claimed AAX was undergoing “scheduled maintenance” to suspend user withdrawals. A third individual is said to be on the run.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APRA Grants Full ADI Licence to Alex Bank

    26/12/2022

    The full ADI licence was granted 18 months after Alex Bank received its restricted ADI licence in July 2021.

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