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ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Updates Stewardship Principles for Responsible Investors
03/04/2022
The updated Principles emphasise the need to integrate ESG considerations into investment decision-making and stewardship practices.
Securities / Derivatives
BOJ to Increase Bond Buying Despite Strain on Businesses
03/04/2022
The BOJ will increase the size of its buy-buying operations in the April-to-June quarter, despite pressure on the yen that is harming businesses.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bangladesh Proposes Law to Raise Penalties for Banking Fraud
03/04/2022
The bill would allow Bangladesh Bank to remove a bank’s owners, directors, executives, and other officials if they are involved in banking fraud.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX, UK Partner to Fund New SDG-Aligned Issuers
03/04/2022
SGX and MOBILIST will partner to support new issuers of securities aligned with the SDGs by deploying equity capital and other forms of assistance.
Market Infrastructure
Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting
03/04/2022
The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Approves Enhancements to CIS Rules
03/04/2022
The amendments will require CIS managers and certain designated employees to invest in the CIS they manage, and limit investment in other CIS managers.
Big Picture
BCBS Expresses Concerns About Fourth Party Technology Risks
01/04/2022
Banks and supervisors are concerned that a lack of complete supply chain transparency may increase operational risk.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Passes Legislation to Implement 30pc Crypto Tax
01/04/2022
Traders will not be able to offset losses against profits. A 1 percent tax will also be deducted at source for trading over INR 50,000 in a year.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Sets Out Expectations on Complaints Handling Processes
01/04/2022
LCs should set a 7-day timeline for acknowledging receipt of complaints and a 2-month timeline for providing a final response to the complainant.
Fintech / Regtech
APRA Sets Out Roadmap for Full Transition to APRA Connect
01/04/2022
APRA says it will receive all data collections through APRA Connect by 2027, and regulated entities should prepare by exploring automation opportunities.
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