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Market Infrastructure
DSB Opens Consultation on OTC ISIN, CFI Service Provision
02/05/2021
The consultation focuses on cloud resilience, cybersecurity risk assessments, and enhanced support for supplier risk assessment activities.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Seeks Partners to Help Develop Carbon Exchange
02/05/2021
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator is seeking a partner or partners to facilitate the emergence of an exchange-traded market for carbon offset units.
Market Infrastructure
IFRS Foundation Consults on Revisions to Constitution
02/05/2021
The proposed amendments expand the Foundation’s objectives and set out the structure and function of the new International Sustainability Standards Board.
Market Infrastructure
Cboe to Launch New European Venue for Equity Derivatives
02/05/2021
Clients will benefit from having more choice, and lower friction pricing models will promote greater liquidity, says Morgan Stanley’s David Russell.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Launches RegTech Grant Scheme, Enhances DAG Scheme
01/05/2021
The RegTech grant scheme is available to Singapore-based FIs to help them enhance processes and capabilities in their risk management and compliance functions.
Enforcement
Australian Court Charges Woman for Superannuation Fraud
01/05/2021
A woman is said to have submitted multiple false hardship claims on behalf of others to gain early access to A$330,000 in superannuation.
Securities / Derivatives
ICBC, Bank of China Approved to Invest in National Green Fund
01/05/2021
The ‘National Green Development Fund’ was launched in July 2020 to spearhead investments in green projects and sustainable development.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Guidelines for CRAs on Issuing Provisional Ratings
01/05/2021
Credit rating agencies cannot assign a rating, including provisional decisions, to an issuer or client evaluating strategic decisions.
Market Infrastructure
APRA Issues Draft Prudential Practice Guide on Remuneration
01/05/2021
The guidance will assist entities in complying with APRA’s new standard on remuneration, which is expected to be finalised later this year.
Enforcement
CBIRC Warns Banks of Stronger Penalties for Shareholder Violations
01/05/2021
Banks and insurers are asked to conduct self-assessments and improve their accountability standards and procedures to guard against illegal behaviour.
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