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AML / KYC
GCFFC Forms New Technology Experts Working Group
08/06/2022
The working group will identify areas of the fighting financial crime ecosystem that would benefit most from available technology upgrades.
Capital / Liquidity
New Capital Rules May Force Philippine Rural Banks to Close
08/06/2022
RBAP president Albert Concha says higher capital requirements proposed by BSP will cause rural bank closures and stunt financial inclusion initiatives.
Fintech / Regtech
OJK Indonesia to Enhance Regulatory Cooperation with APRA, FSA
08/06/2022
The APRA MoU is focused on banking and insurance supervision. The FSA agreement focuses on digital innovation in the financial services sector.
ESG / Sustainability
Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative
08/06/2022
BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.
ESG / Sustainability
CFTC Consults on Climate Impacts to Derivatives, Commodities
07/06/2022
The CFTC may use the information collected to inform actions such as the issuance of new or amended guidance, interpretations, policy statements, or regulations.
ESG / Sustainability
TWSE Launches New ESG Disclosure Platform
07/06/2022
Listed companies are required to disclose the relevant information, or explain why they cannot, within six months of the end of each fiscal year.
Securities / Derivatives
LME Hit with Lawsuits Over Nickel Trade Cancellations
07/06/2022
Judicial review claims from Elliott Associates and Jane Street Global Trading challenge LME’s decisions to cancel nickel trades in March.
Securities / Derivatives
ASIC Announces Updated Financial Reporting Rules for AFS Licensees
07/06/2022
AFS licensees’ financial reports must contain disclosures consistent with the financial reports of other for-profit entities, prepared under AASB standards.
CBIRC Directs FIs to Offer Additional Relief to Covid-Hit Sectors
07/06/2022
The CBIRC is asking banks and insurers to improve the financial services they provide to enterprises in industries affected by Covid-19.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Opens Applications for Fourth Sandbox Cohort
06/06/2022
The fourth sandbox cohort will focus on preventing fraud. Eight entities have also been selected to participate in the third cohort on MSME lending.
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