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Fintech / Regtech

Fintech-related Regulatory Initiatives Accelerated by Covid-19

By Editors | 03/11/2020

Most regulators either accelerated or introduced new innovation initiatives in response to Covid-19. No such initiatives were cancelled, says a report from the World Bank and CCAF.

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The Case for an Alternative Credit Scoring Ecosystem in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2020

A new whitepaper commission by the HKMA describes alternative credit scoring and how it works, and explains why it can help the banking industry and MSMEs.

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ESG Risk Disclosure Standards Would Support Bank Stress Tests – Fitch

By ESG Investor | 01/11/2020

Ratings agency puts case for integration of ESG risks into financial reporting using “common set of internationally comparable metrics”.

AML / KYC

HKAA Sanctions Impact ‘Relatively Muted’, For Now: IIF

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2020

One of the main concerns for Chinese banks is that a loss of access to dollar finance could hamper their ability to lend to corporate customers that rely on USD financing.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Rules for Conglomerates to Limit Systemic Risk: Fitch

By Editors | 18/10/2020

Fitch Ratings says the new regulations for conglomerates with interests in financial services will help contain systemic risks by limiting irregular financial activities and misconduct.

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SupTech Increasingly a Strategic Priority for Authorities: FSB

By Editors | 11/10/2020

The majority of authorities surveyed by the FSB had a SupTech, innovation or data strategy in place. SupTech is most commonly used in regulatory reporting and data management.

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BIS Report Outlines Common Foundation for Retail CBDCs

By Editors | 11/10/2020

Any decision to launch a CBDC would depend on an informed judgment that the risks can be managed, including the risk of disintermediating banks or enabling ‘digital runs’.

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Conduct Risk a Top Concern Among Banks, Insurers: ORX

By Editors | 06/10/2020

In retail banking, scenario development commonly featured conduct risk. In Asia Pacific, fraud has also been a significant concern among FIs.

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ISDA Calls for Common Standards in Derivatives, SFT Markets

By Editors | 05/10/2020

The development of common standards and taxonomies will facilitate automation and interoperability across derivatives and SFT markets.