Market Infrastructure

    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.

    Market Infrastructure

    Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.

    Market Infrastructure

    New Data Protection Requirements Enter into Force in Japan

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022

    Japan’s revised law on the protection of personal data raises penalties for non-compliance, tightens breach reporting requirements, and gives data subjects additional rights.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan, EU Enhance Framework on Regulatory Cooperation

    By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2022

    The adoption of the regulatory cooperation framework follows the signing of an amended MoC by Japan’s FSA and ESMA.

    Big Picture

    BCBS Expresses Concerns About Fourth Party Technology Risks

    By Editors | 01/04/2022

    Banks and supervisors are concerned that a lack of complete supply chain transparency may increase operational risk.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APRA Sets Out Roadmap for Full Transition to APRA Connect

    By Editors | 01/04/2022

    APRA says it will receive all data collections through APRA Connect by 2027, and regulated entities should prepare by exploring automation opportunities.

    Big Picture

    FSB Publishes Work Programme for 2022

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    Key focus areas include work to address Covid-19 scarring effects, enhance cross-border payments, and address financial risks from climate change.

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