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    BOJ Publishes Details on Planned Bank Examinations for Fiscal 2022

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/04/2022

    Key areas of focus for the BOJ will be to assess how banks are managing climate risk, credit risk, cross-border loans, and cybersecurity.

    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Identifies Faults in Risk, Compliance, Audit Functions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/04/2022

    The RBI has bolstered its supervisory focus at banks amid findings of compliance, risk management and internal audit weaknesses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    PBOC to Expand CBDC Pilot to Additional Chinese Cities

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    The e-CNY has been tested in ten cities. The PBOC will extend the pilot to additional cities including Hangzhou, which will host the Asian Games in September.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK Regulators to Review LME’s Handling of Nickel Disruption

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    The FCA will review LME’s approach to managing the suspension and resumption of the nickel market, while the BOE will review LME Clear.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore CSA Developing Technical Reference on Cybersecurity

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    The Technical Reference will provide guidance on the adoption of tiered cybersecurity measures to address the different risk profiles of enterprises.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Customer Data Protection

    By Editors | 04/04/2022

    The guidance highlights the need for banks to put in place effective data governance frameworks and control measures to protect their customer data.

    Big Picture

    “Room for Improvement” in Climate Risk Tools – UNEP FI

    By ESG Investor | 03/04/2022

    Greater scope and depth needed to keep pace with demand for more holistic approaches to climate risk management by banks and investors.

    Market Infrastructure

    Indonesia Designates IndONIA as Overnight Rupiah Benchmark

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    Regulators are calling on market participants to increase the use of IndONIA as an interest rate benchmark in rupiah financial products and instruments.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia JC3 Issues Draft TCFD Application Guide for FIs

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    All Malaysian FIs will be expected to adopt basic recommendations set out in the application guide and encouraged to adopt more sophisticated ‘stretch’ recommendations.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA, SFC to Add Calculation Periods to Clearing Rules

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The HKMA and SFC also proposed to add Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH to the FSP List under the OTC derivatives clearing regime.

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