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Market Infrastructure
G20 Approves Global Tax Deal, Commits to Climate Goals
By Editors | 02/11/2021
International tax reforms were approved by all the G20 leaders ahead of the COP26 summit on climate change in Glasgow which began on Monday.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Introduces Bill on Retail Payments Regulation
By Editors | 01/11/2021
The regime will cap interchange fees on designated payment networks, starting with Mastercard and Visa’s credit and debit card networks.
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO Updates, Expands Principles on Outsourcing
By Editors | 31/10/2021
IOSCO’s principles on outsourcing have been updated to include trading venues, intermediaries/market participants acting on a proprietary basis, and CRAs.
ESG / Sustainability
BSP Directs Banks to Integrate Environmental, Social Risks
By Editors | 31/10/2021
Banks have to integrate environmental and social risk in their risk management frameworks and when defining their credit strategy.
Market Infrastructure
Tokyo Bourse Outlines Plans to Enhance Cash Equity Market
By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2021
The TSE will extend its trading day by 30 minutes alongside a major trading system upgrade in 2024. A five-minute closing auction session may also be introduced.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Advisory Panel Offers Recommendations on Cybersecurity
By Editors | 31/10/2021
The Cyber Security Advisory Panel said security awareness and competency in the blockchain space are “not where they needed to be”.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Framework
By Editors | 31/10/2021
Malaysian and Thai businesses and individuals can use local currencies to make cross-border payments for trade, investment, income and transfer.
Market Infrastructure
China Pledges Further Opening-up in Five-Year FDI Plan
By Darien Choong | 30/10/2021
The plan includes measures to further open up the banking, securities, insurance, funds, futures and other financial sectors.
AML / KYC
FATF Issues Final Updated Guidance on Virtual Assets, VASPs
By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2021
The guidance offers clarification on the definition of VASPs, and explains how the FATF standards apply to stablecoins, P2P transactions, NFTs and DeFi.
Market Infrastructure
China State Council Unveils Climate Action Plan Ahead of COP26
By Mark Johnston | 29/10/2021
The action plan commits China to reaching 25% in non-fossil energy consumption in its mix by 2030, compared to 16 percent in 2020.
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