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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FATF Consults on New Draft Guidance on Beneficial Ownership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The FATF is consulting on draft guidance on Recommendation 24 and draft proposals to amend Recommendation 25 and its Interpretive Note until 6 December 2022.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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