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Fintech / Regtech
HKIMR Offers Suggestions to Narrow AI/BD Talent Gap
By Editors | 31/10/2021
An estimated 2,000 professionals with both finance and AI/big data skills are needed to meet the talent gap in Hong Kong’s financial industry.
Big Picture
UK Considers Use of Climate Risk Capital Buffers
By Editors | 31/10/2021
The Bank of England is exploring whether to use capital add-ons or scalars to address weaknesses in climate risk management.
AML / KYC
FATF Completes Phase One of Unintended Consequences Project
By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2021
The FATF has published summary results from a stocktake to understand the unintended consequences that are occurring as a result of AML/CFT standards.
Big Picture
FSB Annual Report Warns of Continued Financial Stability Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021
Sudden sharp movements in asset prices could spill over across the financial system and the unwinding of policy support could prompt insolvencies and credit losses.
Big Picture
GFMA, BCG Call for Rapid Scaling of Carbon Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021
Rapid scaling and better coordination of carbon markets are necessary to accelerate global decarbonisation and meet the Paris Agreement goals.
AML / KYC
FATF Issues New Report on Digitalisation of FIUs
By Editors | 28/10/2021
The report outlines how FIUs can benefit from the adoption of digital tools, including through improved data utility, analytical capacities, and STR management.
Big Picture
Breakthrough Decarbonisation Tech Urgently Needs Financing – WEF
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2021
The mobilisation of finance to breakthrough technologies represents the “only viable path forward” to avoid irreversible damage to the planet, the WEF says.
Big Picture
US, EU Policy Normalisation Presents Risks for Asia: BIS
By Editors | 25/10/2021
While Asian emerging markets are better placed to withstand tightening global financial conditions, there are lingering causes for concern, says Agustín Carstens.
Big Picture
Asian Asset Owners to Accelerate ESG Ambitions
By ESG Investor | 24/10/2021
ESG investing is still nascent, but asset owners are expecting greater pressure to disclose and improve ESG practices.
Big Picture
Crypto Asset Regulation “A Matter Of Urgency”, says BOE
By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2021
Deputy governor Jon Cunliffe says a “plausible scenario” involving a collapse in crypto-asset prices would have financial stability implications.
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