ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Launches Green Finance Training Subsidy Programme

14/12/2022

Eligible programmes include courses offered provided by Friends of the Earth HK, GARP, HKIB, ICMA, HKGFA, and CFA Institute, among others.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Consults on New Quarterly Statistical Publication

14/12/2022

APRA proposes to bring forward the publication frequency of four metrics to be on a quarterly basis for inclusion in the initial publication.

Enforcement

US Court Convicts Another JPM Trader on Spoofing Charges

13/12/2022

Former precious metals trader faces up to 30 years in prison for placing deceptive orders intended in COMEX gold and silver futures.

AML / KYC

UK FCA Fines Santander for “Persistent Gaps” in AML Controls

13/12/2022

The FCA said Santander did not manage business banking accounts correctly and did not promptly deal with automated monitoring alerts.

ESG / Sustainability

Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure

13/12/2022

The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Directs Issuers to Detail Exposures to Crypto and Related Impacts

13/12/2022

Separately, US senators asked banking regulators to provide details on banks that have engaged in crypto-related services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

EU Commission Proposes New Tax Transparency Rules for Crypto

13/12/2022

New requirements to report crypto-asset, e-money and digital currency transactions are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Issues Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

13/12/2022

The SRI Taxonomy provides universal guiding principles for the classification of economic activities that qualify for sustainable investment.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches ESG Themed Index Futures Contract

13/12/2022

The new futures contract is based on the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and available to global investors via CME Globex.