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    ESG Data, Regulation and the APAC Fragmentation Challenge

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

    Panellists at Regulation Asia’s ESG Tech & Data event discussed the need for methodology transparency and better company reporting.

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    CPMI Reviews Developments in Retail Fast Payment Systems

    By Editors | 14/12/2021

    The implementation of retail FPS across the globe has risen from under a dozen jurisdictions in 2010 to around 60 in 2021.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Takes Stock of Approaches to Operationalising Bail-in

    By Editors | 14/12/2021

    In a new paper, the FSB provides an overview of practices, operational processes and arrangements as part of the bail-in process.

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    BIS Calls for Interoperability in Global Payment Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2021

    Failure to achieve interoperability between payment systems has material costs and risks fragmenting the global financial system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Paper Says Suptech Tools Could Diminish Supervisory Judgment

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2021

    The increasing use of suptech tools may diminish supervisory judgment, which could lead to “supervisory blind spots” and a “broader loss of institutional knowledge”.

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    Cyber Risk Seen as Top Threat to Financial Markets: DTCC

    By Editors | 08/12/2021

    Cyber risk, pandemic, and geopolitical risk cited as the top threats to financial markets, but climate change and inflation are gaining pace.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Presents Stock-take of Progress on Resolution Regimes

    By Editors | 07/12/2021

    The FSB says work is under way to build up external TLAC for the four Chinese G-SIBs, but that all other G-SIBs report that they already meet or exceed the final TLAC requirement.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IOSCO Offers Guidance on Developing Innovation Facilitators

    By Editors | 07/12/2021

    IOSCO sets out key considerations for regulators who are looking to establish innovation hubs, regulatory sandboxes, and regulatory accelerators.

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    RBNZ Responds to XRB and MfE Climate Consultations

    By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2021

    The RBNZ offers suggestions on the new disclosure standards being developed by the XRB, and proposes policy options to increase the flow of private capital into low-emissions investment.

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    ISDA Calls for Legal Clarity on Voluntary Carbon Credits

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021

    Legal clarity across jurisdictions would support the drafting of standardised documentation for a voluntary carbon credit OTC derivatives market.

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