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Structural Regulation
Japan Considers Removing Quarterly Reporting Requirements
By Editors | 02/02/2022
A summary report setting out key considerations for the removal of quarterly reporting is expected to be released in the coming months.
Capital Adequacy
Preparatory Work to Implement Basel III is Progressing: HKMA
By Editors | 01/02/2022
The HKMA will submit legislative amendments in early 2023 to implement the Basel III final reforms, which will take effect from 1 July 2023.
Reporting & Disclosures
MAS to Issue New Anti-Greenwashing Rules for ESG Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2022
Greenwashing poses a “real and present danger” to industry efforts to advance sustainability considerations in their investment processes.
Reporting & Disclosures
EBA Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Rules for ESG Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022
Once approved by the European Commission, EU banks will have to start making ESG disclosures in 2023, with full phase-in by June 2024.
Operational Risk
BSP Implementing “RING” Approach to Protect Financial System
By Editors | 27/01/2022
“RING” stands for Risk management guidelines, Integrity, New technologies, and Governance standards, said BSP governor Benjamin Diokno
ESG Data
SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for ESG Rating Providers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022
SEBI says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and the efficiency of securities markets.
Sustainable Finance
ESG Bond Issuance to Quadruple by 2025
By ESG Investor | 27/01/2022
New Pictet-IIF report says inconsistent disclosures are limiting growth, with ‘climate-aligned’ bonds meeting the supply shortfall.
CBDCs
BIS Innovation Hub to Expand Work Programme in 2022
By Editors | 25/01/2022
The BIS Innovation Hub will launch new projects into CBDCs, payments systems, DeFi, green finance, regtech, suptech and cybersecurity.
Sustainable Finance
Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for SRI Funds
By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022
To qualify as an SRI fund, an investment company must have at least 70 percent of its NAV allotted to ESG investments.
Cloud & Infrastructure
BNM Unveils Five Year Blueprint to Develop Financial Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2022
The blueprint contains plans to advance financial sector digitalisation, develop an open data ecosystem, and improve efficiency in cross-border payments.
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