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“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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