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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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