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    Hong Kong Launches Sustainable Finance Internship Initiative

    13/10/2022

    A centralised repository has been launched offering information about green and sustainable finance internship openings offered by FIs and other companies.

    Enforcement

    APRA Orders RACQ to Uplift Risk, Compliance Frameworks

    12/10/2022

    APRA identified issues with RACQ’s risk and compliance framework and practices, unclear accountabilities, and an “immature risk culture”.

    Enforcement

    SFC Fines Asset Manager Over European Rule Breaches

    12/10/2022

    ARCM failed to implement adequate systems and controls to monitor its short position and ensure it was properly reported and disclosed to the public.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIC is Investigating Firms for Possible Greenwashing

    12/10/2022

    The investigations involve super fund trustees, listed companies and one managed fund. Net-zero claims are a key area facing scrutiny.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Coinbase, Blockchain.com Win In-principle Approval in Singapore

    12/10/2022

    MAS has granted in-principle approval to Coinbase and Blockchain.com. Currently, nine firms have full licences to offer regulated crypto services in Singapore.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore: SIAS Joins Fight Against Greenwashing

    12/10/2022

    Chief executive David Gerald said the Securities Investors Association of Singapore working to enhance its guidance for annual reports to combat greenwashing.

    Big Picture

    IMF Says Global Environment is Fragile, Storm Clouds Brewing

    12/10/2022

    Up to 29 percent of emerging market banks would breach their capital requirements in a severe global recession.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK Court Allows Legal Actions Against LME to Proceed

    12/10/2022

    The LME says the decision to allow the Elliott and Jane Street cases to proceed is “entirely procedural” and “in no way a ruling on the merits” of the claims.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UK Regulators Launch Discussion Paper on AI Regulation

    12/10/2022

    The paper considers how current legal and regulatory requirements and guidance apply to the use of AI in UK financial services, and the gaps that may need to be addressed.

    India Invites Bidders to Acquire Government Stake in IDBI Bank

    12/10/2022

    India announced plans to privatise most state-run companies in 2020. A 60.72 percent stake in IDBI Bank is up for grabs.

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