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    Fintech / Regtech

    SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens

    10/02/2022

    The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Mutual Funds to Start Ind AS Reporting from April 2023

    10/02/2022

    From 1 April 2023, all AMCs will be required to prepare the financial statements in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards, known as Ind AS.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC, UNDP Agree to Support Sustainable Capital Markets

    10/02/2022

    The UNDP and SEC will co-create a web-based tool to help listed companies measure and manage their impact on the SDGs, among other tools.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Fines MYbank for AML and Other Violations

    10/02/2022

    MYbank failed to perform customer identification obligations, preserve identity information and transaction records, and report suspicious transactions.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC Eases Rules on Loans for Affordable Housing Construction

    10/02/2022

    Loans to fund public rental housing projects will no longer be subject to rules that require banks to reduce their loan exposures to the property sector.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS, IBF Develop Skills Framework for Sustainable Finance

    10/02/2022

    Technical skills and competencies have been set out for FIs to use to upskill finance professionals and build deeper talent pools for sustainable finance.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Issues Five Year Plan for Financial Standardisation

    10/02/2022

    The plan envisions the development of a financial standard system that is in line with international standards and driven by market forces, led by the government.

    AML / KYC

    Thai SEC Calls on Crypto Businesses to Improve Cybersecurity

    09/02/2022

    The SEC reminds crypto businesses to bolsters their cybersecurity systems, safeguard customer assets, and comply with IT audit and penetration testing requirements.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Korean Banks Resist Pressure to Increase Loan Loss Provisions

    09/02/2022

    Banks are concerned that higher provisions for loan losses will hamper their growth momentum and end up reducing shareholder dividends.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Teams Up with HSBC Islamic Bank on ESG Adoption

    09/02/2022

    Under a new MoU, Bursa Malaysia will collaborate with HSBC Amanah in developing sustainability-linked Islamic financial products and ESG solutions for listed companies.

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