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    Capital / Liquidity

    China’s New Super Regulator Bares Teeth Against Ballooning Credit Risk

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/01/2024

    NFRA will have to strike a balance between promoting growth and safeguarding markets. This is a dangerous path to tread.

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    Central Banks at Vanguard of AI Innovation: BIS Paper

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/01/2024

    New BIS paper calls for central banks, who have been early adopters of machine learning, to improve infrastructure and expertise.

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    CFA Institute Report Examines Finfluencer Phenomenon

    By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2024

    A new report examines the role and impact of financial influencers on social media platforms and the implications for investment firms and regulators.

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    AML / KYC

    Moody’s Analytics Flags 21 Million Shell Company Risks

    By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

    More than 2,200 companies have directors aged 123 years and above, despite the fact that the oldest known human lived to 122.

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    AML / KYC

    Metaverse Tools Crucial in Fight Against Cryptocurrency Crime: INTERPOL

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/01/2024

    Interpol’s white paper highlights blockchain forensics as a vital tool in combating Metacrimes linked to cryptocurrencies, including money laundering and fraud.

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    ASIFMA Seeks Regulatory Dialogue on Generative AI

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/01/2024

    The association urged regulators to endorse GenAI adoption and adopt risk-based frameworks for responsible implementation in financial entities.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Study Assesses Climate Risks of APAC Investment Funds

    By Editors | 21/01/2024

    Paper finds that funds with high climate risk exposure can face larger redemption pressures which can translate into financial stability risks.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Global Crypto Crime Gains Fall; Stablecoins Rise: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2024

    The global amount received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses in 2023 fell 39 per cent, while stablecoins accounted for 60 per cent of illicit transactions, revealed Chainalysis.

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    Quantum Security Risks Loom for Financial Sector: WEF Report

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2024

    The WEF has released a report on the implications of quantum computing for the financial sector, highlighting the need for global collaboration and regulation.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    WEF Summit: AIGA Calls for Inclusive Access to AI

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/01/2024

    At the World Economic Forum 2024 summit, AI Governance Alliance urges action on governance gaps for an inclusive future.

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