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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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