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Opposition to CBDC Based on Misconceptions, RBNZ Says

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022

Respondents to the RBNZ’s consultation have expressed concerns that cash and privacy would be at risk of disappearing if a CBDC is issued.

Market Infrastructure

First Rural Lender Added to Greater Bay WMC Scheme

By Darien Choong | 11/05/2022

Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank has partnered with DBS Hong Kong to offer cross-border wealth management services to mainland residents in the GBA.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC to Issue Derivatives Reporting Consultation Soon

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022

ASIC’s Alex Orgaz-Barnier says APAC regulators are targeting a common implementation date and alignment to the greatest extent possible.

Fintech / Regtech

90pc of Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Finds

By Editors | 10/05/2022

More than a third of central banks will soon have legal authority to issue a CBDC. More than two thirds are likely to launch a retail CBDC in the short or medium term.

Market Infrastructure

Mandatory Disclosure Needed to Address “Persistent” GHG Reporting Gap

By ESG Investor | 09/05/2022

FTSE Russell paper reveals wide variations across countries, sectors and company size for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Market Infrastructure

LSEG to Launch New NDF Matching Venue in Singapore

By Editors | 09/05/2022

The fully cleared NDF matching venue will be open for integration testing later this year, with a full production launch in mid-2023.

Market Infrastructure

US-China Talks on Audit Cooperation in ‘Late Stage’ – Reports

By Darien Choong | 08/05/2022

The talks are described as “late stage” due to concessions made by the CSRC. The SEC has added over 80 more companies to a list of Chinese firms that could be delisted in New York.

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HKMA Sets Timeline for Mandatory Reference Checking Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2022

Banks have until 2 May 2023 to put in place the necessary internal controls, policies and procedures required for Phase 1 implementation of the MRC regime.

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Thai Regulators to Cooperate on Personal Data Protection

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2022

Thailand’s banking, securities, insurance and data protection authorities have signed a supervisory cooperation MoU ahead of the 1 June implementation of the new PDPA.