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Fintech / Regtech

WEF Releases White Paper Series on Digital Currency Governance

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2021

The private sector can make critical contributions to CBDC design and development, says StanChart’s John Ho, who co-authored the papers.

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More China SOE Bond Defaults Expected in 2022, says Moody’s

By Editors | 22/11/2021

Defaults by Chinese SOEs will increase in 2022, but Chinese authorities will intervene in situations with potential spillover risks.

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FS-ISAC Offers Recommendations for Cyber Defence in 2022

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2021

APAC financial institutions face threats from ransomware attacks, supply chain risks, and the resurgence of trojans and DDOS attacks.

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World Bank Urges East Asian, Pacific Jurisdictions to Address NPLs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/11/2021

A new report from the World Bank offers recommendations for East Asian and Pacific countries on addressing pandemic-related non-performing loans.

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Fed Warns of Spillover Risk from China Property Markets

By Editors | 09/11/2021

Financial stresses in China could strain global financial markets and affect the US, the Federal Reserve says in its financial stability report.

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FIA Calls for Greater Standardisation in Futures, Options Markets

By Editors | 08/11/2021

FIA recommends forming an independent standards body to start developing standards for trading and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives.

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Emerging Markets Rapidly Progressing Sustainable Finance Frameworks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2021

The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network says 32 member countries have launched national frameworks that set expectations for FIs to manage ESG risk.

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Regtech Can Boost Development of Green Finance Markets – Report

By Editors | 03/11/2021

Regulatory challenges are hindering widespread acceptance of green finance products, says a new paper from FTAHK and LITE Lab@HKU.

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FSB Reports Progress to G20 on Financial System Resilience

By Editors | 02/11/2021

The FSB emphasises a need to ensure that regulatory frameworks allow for the financial sector to harness the benefits of innovation while containing the related risks.