MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    ESG / Sustainability

    EBA Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Rules for ESG Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

    Once approved by the European Commission, EU banks will have to start making ESG disclosures in 2023, with full phase-in by June 2024.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Virtual Banking and Consent-based Data Governance

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022

    New BIS paper says consent-based data governance systems with low transaction costs are key to promoting the development of virtual banking worldwide.

    Market Infrastructure

    Sri Lanka Commences Work to Establish CCP for Equities

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 27/01/2022

    SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratne said “steady progress” is being made and the CCP is expected to launch by year end as planned.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC, SFC Offer Guidance on FX Practices Following Joint Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022

    Financial groups should promote a strong risk culture, put in place appropriate supervision and surveillance, and ensure fairness and transparency in trade execution.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia, Indonesia Launch Cross-border QR Payments Linkage

    By Editors | 27/01/2022

    The linkage will eventually be expanded to support real-time cross-border fund transfers. The 2nd phase of Malaysia’s QR payment linkage with Thailand has also gone live.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Launches Data Platform for Wealth Management Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022

    The platform is expected to help wealth management companies expand and enhance their product sales channels – especially the WMC units of smaller-scale banks.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Introduces Multiple Batch Settlement to PESONet

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/01/2022

    The change increases PESONet’s daily batch settlement to two cycles, enabling better risk management for FIs and greater convenience for customers.

    Market Infrastructure

    Guangdong to Establish New International Bank Under GBA Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022

    A futures exchange centre also be established to support the SZSE in implementing a whole-market registration system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Tightens Rules on Internet Platform Companies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022

    The rules tighten restrictions on internet platform companies investing in financial services firms and ask them to implement capital and leverage ratio requirements.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Issues Regtech Guide on Managing Cyber Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2022

    The guide will help banks apply Regtech solutions for cyber risk management, including to address risks from container technology and remote working.

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