Cybersecurity

DSB Opens Consultation on OTC ISIN, CFI Service Provision

02/05/2021

The consultation focuses on cloud resilience, cybersecurity risk assessments, and enhanced support for supplier risk assessment activities.

Sustainable Finance

Australia Seeks Partners to Help Develop Carbon Exchange

02/05/2021

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator is seeking a partner or partners to facilitate the emergence of an exchange-traded market for carbon offset units.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Foundation Consults on Revisions to Constitution

02/05/2021

The proposed amendments expand the Foundation’s objectives and set out the structure and function of the new International Sustainability Standards Board.

Trading & Investment

Cboe to Launch New European Venue for Equity Derivatives

02/05/2021

Clients will benefit from having more choice, and lower friction pricing models will promote greater liquidity, says Morgan Stanley’s David Russell.

Cloud & Infrastructure

MAS Launches RegTech Grant Scheme, Enhances DAG Scheme

01/05/2021

The RegTech grant scheme is available to Singapore-based FIs to help them enhance processes and capabilities in their risk management and compliance functions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australian Court Charges Woman for Superannuation Fraud

01/05/2021

A woman is said to have submitted multiple false hardship claims on behalf of others to gain early access to A$330,000 in superannuation.

Sustainable Finance

ICBC, Bank of China Approved to Invest in National Green Fund

01/05/2021

The ‘National Green Development Fund’ was launched in July 2020 to spearhead investments in green projects and sustainable development.

Credit Risk

SEBI Issues Guidelines for CRAs on Issuing Provisional Ratings

01/05/2021

Credit rating agencies cannot assign a rating, including provisional decisions, to an issuer or client evaluating strategic decisions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Issues Draft Prudential Practice Guide on Remuneration

01/05/2021

The guidance will assist entities in complying with APRA’s new standard on remuneration, which is expected to be finalised later this year.