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ESG / Sustainability

Japan Proposes Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 06/09/2021

FSA to replace the ‘comply or explain’ model to help tackle climate change and give investors more insight on leading companies.

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SGX Finalises Changes to Default Management Process

By Editors | 05/09/2021

The changes align CDP’s default management process with global practices, improve efficiency, and enable speedier resolution of any clearing member default.

Fintech / Regtech

Task Force Formed to Align Digital Token Identifier With ITSA Standard

By Editors | 04/09/2021

The task force was formed to examine synergies between Digital Token Identifiers and the technical identifiers issued by ITSA.

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APRA Issues Response on Bank Data Disclosure Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2021

APRA will disclose entity-level financial position and performance data on a quarterly basis in a new publication that will launch in Q1 2023.

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ASX Consults on Tranche 3 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 04/09/2021

The changes relate to netting, settlement, reporting and other amendments. ASX plans to release the final rule changes 6 months before the April 2023 go-live.

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BOT Directs Banks to Prepare for New Data Protection Law

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 03/09/2021

The Thai Bankers’ Association has issued guidelines for banks on handling personal data protection in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.

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RBA Asked to Require Banks to Provide Least-cost Routing Options

By Editors | 03/09/2021

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has asked the RBA to consider mandating the issuance of dual-network debit cards for major and medium-sized banks.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan to ‘Nurture’ Green Bonds, Pilot Climate Scenario Analysis

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/09/2021

The BOJ and FSA are collaborating to measure the resilience of Japan’s three mega-banks and top three non-life insurers to the risks posed by climate change.

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China to Set Up New SME-Focused Stock Exchange in Beijing

By Editors | 03/09/2021

President Xi Jinping announced that a new stock exchange will be set up in Beijing and reforms at the NEEQ will be deepened to further support SMEs.