All posts tagged "Transparency"
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121FeatureSEBI Proposes New Requirements for ESG Funds in India
ESG-labelled funds will have to invest at least 80% of total assets in ESG themed securities, and disclose measures taken to mitigate greenwashing risks and reliance on third party scores.
October 27, 2021 -
134Capital RegulationInternational Standard Setters Launch Review into Margin Practices
While centrally cleared and non-centrally cleared markets faced similar levels of volatility in March and April 2020, IM requirements increased significantly only for centrally cleared derivatives.
October 27, 2021 -
104Australia & NZAustralia Empowers ASIC as Financial Advice Disciplinary Body
Parliament has passed legislation enabling an ASIC panel to become the sole disciplinary body for financial advisers from January 2022.
October 26, 2021 -
204AML / KYCInconsistent AML Approaches Cause Cross-border Payment Frictions
The FATF says inconsistent implementation of AML/CFT requirements increases cost, reduces speed, limits access and reduces transparency in cross-border payments.
October 23, 2021 -
233AML / KYC
Australia Senate Report Proposes New Crypto Licensing Regime
The committee recommends a new category of market licence be created for crypto exchanges and a new company structure for DeFi platforms.
October 22, 2021 -
337AML / KYCFATF Addresses Pandora Papers With New BO Requirements
The FATF proposes countries be required to assess the AML/CTF risks associated with foreign-created legal persons, and take steps to manage and mitigate them.
October 22, 2021 -
111Australia & NZAPRA Issues Updated Guidance on New Remuneration Standards
The guidance has been updated to align with the Financial Accountability Regime and provide additional examples of better practices to help entities transition smoothly.
October 21, 2021 -
268Fintech / RegtechG7 Ministers Endorse Public Policy Principles for Retail CBDC
Any CBDC must support, and ‘do no harm’ to, the ability of central banks to fulfil their mandates for monetary and financial stability.
October 15, 2021 -
124Asia-PacificSri Lanka Cabinet Approves Data Protection Bill
Data controllers must ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data. The rights of data subjects will be enhanced. Cross-border transfers are allowed.
October 15, 2021 -
265FeatureG7 Ministers to Endorse Guiding Principles for CBDC – Report
The principles call for appropriate regulation and oversight, rigorous privacy and data protection standards, and safeguards to prevent fraud and sanctions evasion.
October 13, 2021
