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    Capital / Liquidity

    CBSL Issues Fresh Instruction on Consolidated SLAR Reporting

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/11/2022

    The CBSL is working to address a local currency liquidity deficit in the banking system. Banks can continue to hold 90% NSFR until year-end.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ClientEarth, AIGCC Offer Asia Guidance on Climate Resolutions

    By ESG Investor | 28/11/2022

    Different tactics are required across the region for institutional investors looking to hold corporates to account on net zero strategies.

    AML / KYC

    DOJ Charges Two for Fraud Involving Fake Crypto Mining Operation

    By Editors | 28/11/2022

    Two Estonians induced victims to enter into “fraudulent equipment rental contracts” and to invest in a fake digital currency bank.

    Press Release

    Kaizen’s Single Rulebook Recognised for Change Management Solution

    By Editors | 28/11/2022

    Part of Kaizen Reporting, Single Rulebook was created in May 2019 to provide an easier and more cost-effective way of managing a changing regulatory landscape.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Confirms Decision to Defer Implementation of Basel III Reforms

    By Editors | 28/11/2022

    Hong Kong’s implementation of the Basel III final reform package is being deferred to allow the industry more time to prepare.

    AML / KYC

    EU States Start Closing Access to Beneficial Owners Registers

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2022

    Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Malta have closed public access to their beneficial ownership registers following an EU Court of Justice ruling.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Grants Mutual Fund Licence to Neuberger Berman

    By Editors | 28/11/2022

    Neuberger Berman was granted approval to set up a wholly-owned mutual fund business in China in September 2021, but has since been waiting for an operating licence.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BOJ to Involve Banks in CBDC Testing Around April 2023

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2022

    The BOJ’s next phase of CBDC testing will involve Japan’s three megabanks as well as regional banks. A digital yen could be issued in 2026.

    Capital / Liquidity

    SFC Proposes Risk Management Guidelines for Futures Brokers

    By Editors | 28/11/2022

    The guidelines strengthen requirements for futures brokers to safeguard client assets, put in place trading controls, and set prudent client limits.

    AML / KYC

    Authorities from Ten Countries Take Down Spoofing Website

    By Editors | 28/11/2022

    Europol says the website offered services that enabled fraudsters to impersonate companies including banks to access sensitive information from victims.

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