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AML / KYC
Myanmar Orders Conversion of All Foreign Currency to Kyat
07/04/2022
The order suggests the military government may be struggling to repay debt and purchase key supplies. Fresh sanctions were also recently announced.
Fintech / Regtech
Korean Banks to Request Entry into Crypto Sector – Report
07/04/2022
A report will be submitted to the incoming president’s transition committee requesting that banks be allowed to engage in the crypto sector.
ESG / Sustainability
JPX, QUICK Corp Publish Explanations on ESG Issues
07/04/2022
The document provides guidance on the issues facing Japanese companies when it comes to ESG disclosures.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA to Align Definition of SFI Across Prudential Standards
06/04/2022
Under the changes, foreign-owned ADIs will only be considered a ‘significant financial institution’ for capital adequacy purposes if they are large or complex.
Fintech / Regtech
OJK Launches New Integrated Data Analytics System
06/04/2022
‘OSIDA’ leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to process and analyse large datasets reported by banks to detect risk.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia EPF Establishes Sustainable Investment Policy
06/04/2022
The EPF is Malaysia’s largest institutional investor and pension fund. The policy will guide it in integrating ESG considerations in its investment processes.
Market Infrastructure
CBIRC to Ease Rules on Bank Bond Issuance, Foreign Investment
06/04/2022
A requirement for foreign FIs to have USD 10 billion in assets to establish or become strategic investors in Chinese commercial banks has been removed.
Fintech / Regtech
UK Outlines Plan to Become Global Hub for Crypto
06/04/2022
The plan includes a regulatory framework for payment-related stablecoins, enhancements to the tax system, and greater engagement with the crypto industry.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Launches Climate Risk Data Source Repository
06/04/2022
The repository contains a set of available data sources to help FIs manage climate-related risks and set climate-related goals and strategies.
BOT Pushes for Fair, Transparent Pricing of Financial Products
06/04/2022
The BOT has issued guidelines on how firms should charge interest, service fees and penalties for financial products and services.
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