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    Articles by Editors

    AML / KYC

    US to Gather 30 Countries to Coordinate Ransomware Response

    06/10/2021

    The Counter-Ransomware Initiative is aimed at improving law enforcement collaboration and stemming the illicit use of cryptocurrency.

    CBIRC Directs Banks to Finance Coal Amid Energy Crisis

    06/10/2021

    China’s energy crisis is the result of efforts to reduce domestic coal production to meet climate policy objectives, exacerbated by a ban on imports from Australia.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand, China to Explore Market Connectivity Initiatives

    05/10/2021

    SEC and CSRC officials have agreed to explore the development and implementation of connectivity initiatives between their markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IASB Launches Post Implementation Review of IFRS 9

    05/10/2021

    Among other areas, the review seeks input on the application of IFRS 9 to financial instruments with sustainability-linked features and cash flows linked to ESG targets.

    Market Infrastructure

    BOJ Issues Consultation on Use of Synthetic JPY LIBOR

    05/10/2021

    Input is sought on the special circumstances in loan and bond contracts that would make transition difficult and the specific details of such circumstances.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HSBC, Temasek to Establish Platform to Fund Sustainable Infrastructure

    04/10/2021

    HSBC and Temasek, with support from ADB and Clifford Capital Holdings, will dispense over $1bn in loans through the platform within 5 years.

    Market Infrastructure

    ISDA Implements New Definitions for Interest Rate Derivatives

    04/10/2021

    LCH says the new definitional booklet reinforces standardisation, drives messaging fidelity and efficiency, and accommodates flexibility in markets.

    Enforcement

    New Zealand: Class Action Filed Against ANZ, ASB

    04/10/2021

    The class action reportedly involves interest and fees ANZ and ASB were not entitled to charge due to breaches of their disclosure obligations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Not Considering Introducing SPAC Listings

    03/10/2021

    The practice of allowing companies to go public without any actual business or revenue is in conflict with practices in Taiwan, said the FSC’s Kuo Chia-chun.

    Cambodia Central Bank Introduces Overnight Lending Facility

    03/10/2021

    The industry has welcomed the MLF as a measure that will allow FIs to support their operations, protect the financial sector, and continue lending.

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