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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Innovation Hub to Explore Use of DeFi Protocols in CBDC Trades

    03/11/2022

    Project Mariana involves the Eurosystem, Singapore and Switzerland BIS Innovation Hub Centres, together with the Bank of France, MAS and Swiss National Bank.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia, LSEG Expand Collaboration on ESG Initiatives

    03/11/2022

    FTSE Russell will provide ESG scores for all companies listed on Bursa Malaysia’s Main and ACE Markets, compared to 30 percent currently.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    First Project Guardian Pilot Completed Using DeFi Protocols

    03/11/2022

    DBS, JP Morgan and SBI Digital Asset completed the pilot. Two other pilots are being launched by StanChart, HSBC, UOB and Marketnode.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS: SGFinDex Extended to Include Data on Insurance Policies

    03/11/2022

    SGFinDex users can now digitally access and aggregate information on life, accident and health insurance policies held across different participating insurers.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Consults on New Draft Guidance on Beneficial Ownership

    03/11/2022

    The FATF is consulting on draft guidance on Recommendation 24 and draft proposals to amend Recommendation 25 and its Interpretive Note until 6 December 2022.

    Market Infrastructure

    CFTC Extends Swap Reporting Relief for Non-US Dealers

    02/11/2022

    The no-action relief, initially granted in December 2013, was due to expire by 1 December 2022, but has been extended to 1 December 2025.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US DOJ Resolves Dispute with Google Over BTC-e Data

    02/11/2022

    Crypto exchange BTC-e was shut down in 2017 for alleged money laundering. At the time, US authorities were unable to obtain data from Google for the investigation because it was held overseas.

    AML / KYC

    Malaysian Banks Launch National Scam Awareness Campaign

    02/11/2022

    BNM said banks are giving their “full commitment” and making progress in implementing stronger controls and safeguards against financial scams.

    Premium Content

    Presentation: Setting a Global Baseline — Key Developments of International Sustainability Standards

    02/11/2022

    IFRS Foundation’s Eulitt spoke about the initial progress from the International Sustainability Standards Board towards delivering a global baseline of sustainability disclosure standards for capital markets

    Premium Content

    Presentation: Mitigating ESG Risks in Managing Supply Chains

    02/11/2022

    This session will dissect the issues surrounding due diligence for financial institutions in assessing, planning for and remediating the risks within supply chains.

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