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AML / KYC
Philippine SEC Disseminates Guidance on Targeted Financial Sanctions
12/09/2021
The guidance now covers targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, including remedies and relevant UNSC links.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Account Aggregator Framework Brings Open Banking to India
12/09/2021
Eight banks have joined the account aggregator network, which enables consumers to share financial data with third parties in a safe and secure manner.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Revises Position Limits on Currency Derivatives
12/09/2021
The revised position limits apply to domestic clients, NRIs, and Category II FPIs that are individuals, family offices, and corporates.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Banks Asked for Plans to Address Capital Shortfall
12/09/2021
Eleven banks, including seven that are state-owned, are asked to explain how they plan to address capital shortfalls.
Market Infrastructure
APRA’s New Data Collection Solution Goes Live
12/09/2021
Banks have to maintain all BEAR information including accountability statements and maps in APRA Connect from this month.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines: BSP Has 11 Digital Bank Applications to Review
12/09/2021
Two applications were already under review. Nine new applications were received before the deadline. Only two more licences may be up for grabs.
PBOC Announces Relending Facility for Micro, Small Businesses
12/09/2021
Banks have to first issue loans to micro, small and self-employed businesses before applying for the equivalent amount of relending from the PBOC.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Banks ANZ, Kiwibank Hit with DDoS Attacks
12/09/2021
ANZ said it had recovered on Thursday but online services were intermittent on Friday. Kiwibank was still working to get its systems back up through Sunday.
Market Infrastructure
CBSL Governor Steps Down as Sri Lanka Faces FX Crisis
12/09/2021
Sri Lanka has imposed import restrictions to limit foreign currency outflows, while also borrowing more internationally to bolster its reserves.
Uncategorised
HKEX to Launch New Mobile Market Data Service
11/09/2021
Users will have access to Level 1 live streaming Hong Kong securities market data from their mobile devices.
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