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FATF Consults on New Draft Guidance on Beneficial Ownership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The FATF is consulting on draft guidance on Recommendation 24 and draft proposals to amend Recommendation 25 and its Interpretive Note until 6 December 2022.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