MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Market Infrastructure

    MUFG Becomes First Japanese Bank to Join CLSNet

    By Editors | 01/12/2022

    MUFG says CLSNet will enable it to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk for currencies that are not currently eligible for CLSSettlement.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI, FSA Agree to Improve Mutual Cooperation on CCPs

    By Editors | 01/12/2022

    The letters of cooperation come after two years of negotiations between Indian and Japanese regulators on CCPs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act Wins Final Approval

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2022

    All financial entities and the third parties that provide them ICT-related services will have to adhere to DORA requirements from around the end of 2024.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    More Than 500 Banks Have Now Adopted ‘Swift Go’

    By Editors | 30/11/2022

    Swift outlines progress made in 2022 toward the G20’s goals for enhancing cross-border payments, including through CBDC experimentation.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSC Korea to Ease Regulations to Lure Global Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2022

    Foreign investors will no longer need to register their identities prior to investing in Korean stocks. The dividend-payment process is also being revised.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI, IOSCO Identify Cyber Resilience Weaknesses at Some FMIs

    By Editors | 30/11/2022

    Some financial market infrastructures have not yet developed their cyber response and recovery plans to meet the two-hour recovery time objective.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Warns of Risks from Bank Exposures to Leveraged NBFIs

    By Editors | 30/11/2022

    Bank exposures to NBFIs, particularly highly leveraged firms, could lead to excessive risk concentration and potential liquidity issues.

    Enforcement

    Australia Passes Bill Raising Penalties for Privacy Violations

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/11/2022

    The legislation also amends the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Privacy Act to bring into scope foreign firms conducting business in Australia.

    Enforcement

    APRA to Intensify Industry Scrutiny Following Medibank Hack

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2022

    APRA to intensify supervision of all entities not meeting CPS 234. Medibank executive pay could be impacted.

    Big Picture

    COP27: What Lies Ahead for the Future of Climate Finance?

    By Michael Sheren | 29/11/2022

    MVGX President Michael Sheren discusses key takeaways from COP27 and the importance of regulation and high-integrity standards for carbon markets.

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