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    Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

    Articles by Editors

    Korea Creates Taskforce to Oversee Household Debt Management

    01/11/2021

    The taskforce will explore additional measures to manage household debt-related risks and promote more responsible lending practices.

    Market Infrastructure

    New Zealand Introduces Bill on Retail Payments Regulation

    01/11/2021

    The regime will cap interchange fees on designated payment networks, starting with Mastercard and Visa’s credit and debit card networks.

    AML / KYC

    Trust but Verify: Establishing a Client’s Source of Wealth

    01/11/2021

    The Pandora Papers provide a stark reminder of the importance of having a robust risk assessment process in place for due diligence and source of wealth checks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Launches Competency Framework on Sustainability

    01/11/2021

    The framework maps competencies against sustainability-related positions to facilitate the development of sustainability strategies and reporting approaches.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKIMR Offers Suggestions to Narrow AI/BD Talent Gap

    31/10/2021

    An estimated 2,000 professionals with both finance and AI/big data skills are needed to meet the talent gap in Hong Kong’s financial industry.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Updates, Expands Principles on Outsourcing

    31/10/2021

    IOSCO’s principles on outsourcing have been updated to include trading venues, intermediaries/market participants acting on a proprietary basis, and CRAs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Bourse Launches ‘Kill Switch’ Service

    31/10/2021

    The ‘kill switch’ service allows exchange participants to quickly cancel outstanding orders by broker number in contingencies.

    AML / KYC

    IFC to Develop e-KYC Infrastructure for Bangladesh

    31/10/2021

    International Finance Corporation will help Bangladesh’s FIU develop e-KYC infrastructure to advance digital transformation and financial inclusion.

    Big Picture

    UK Considers Use of Climate Risk Capital Buffers

    31/10/2021

    The Bank of England is exploring whether to use capital add-ons or scalars to address weaknesses in climate risk management.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Finalises Guidelines on Social Bond Issuance

    31/10/2021

    Under the guidelines, social bond issuers have to make annual disclosures on the use of the proceeds and the social benefits they yield.

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