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Market Infrastructure
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Advances Legislation on Climate Disclosures, FMI Regime
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/08/2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the AASB will release standards for the climate risk disclosure framework “in the near future”.
Fintech / Regtech
Switzerland Introduces Instant Payments for Major Banks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/08/2024
The SNB and SIX said instant payments will likely form the basis for further innovation in payment transactions moving forward.
Market Infrastructure
China Further Opens Up Foreign Investment in Key Sectors
By Editors | 25/08/2024
China’s 2024 negative list removes restrictions in the manufacturing, telecommunications, education, and healthcare sectors.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Fines Transfer Agent for Failure to Guard Against Cyber Fraud
By Editors | 23/08/2024
The transfer agent’s failures led to more than $6.6mn in losses from two separate cyber intrusions, one of which involved Hong Kong bank accounts.
Market Infrastructure
HK Securities Firms Set to be Added to Wealth Connect Scheme
By Editors | 22/08/2024
Ten securities companies including China CITIC Securities, CICC, Huatai Securities and GF Securities will initially be added to the scheme.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS Innovation Hub to Develop ISO 20022 Data Analytics Platform
By Editors | 22/08/2024
The Project Keystone platform will support the growing adoption of ISO 20022 standards in payment systems worldwide.
Market Infrastructure
Transitioning to T+1 Settlement: Lessons for Asian Firms
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/08/2024
Asia Pacific jurisdictions are increasingly considering moving to a T+1 securities settlement cycle following the US move in May, says DTCC’s Val Wotton.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Finds Lack of Maturity in Banks’ Scam Strategies
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2024
ASIC conducted a review of scam strategies and governance at 15 non-big-four banks, finding a “less mature approach” than expected.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Issues New Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities
By Ajoy K Das | 21/08/2024
A cyber capability index (CCI) will be introduced as a benchmark for evaluating cybersecurity effectiveness and guiding necessary improvements.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Consults Additional Standards for New DTA Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2024
RBNZ is consulting on standards covering areas such as governance, lending, risk management and operational resilience.
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