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Credit Risk
HKMA Extends Repayment Deferments for Trade Facilities
21/07/2022
Significant uncertainty lies ahead for import and export businesses, the HKMA said. The scheme will fully expire at the end of October.
Liquidity Risk
Myanmar Central Bank Orders Halt to Foreign Debt Payments
21/07/2022
An exemption from requirements to convert FX into the kyat has also been reversed for companies with foreign minority ownership.
Operational Risk
APRA Finalises New Standards on Super Fund Investment Governance
21/07/2022
The new standard will commence on 1 January 2023. APRA will consult on additional guidance later this year, also covering ESG risks.
ESG Data
FMSB Publishes Spotlight Review on ESG Ratings
21/07/2022
The review seeks to help support increased transparency around collection processes and methodologies as a means of facilitating comparability of ESG ratings.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Imposes Eight Year Bans Over Pressure Selling of CFDs
21/07/2022
Two executives have been banned for eight years after their firm engaged in “unconscionable conduct” including the use of pressure selling tactics.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Fraud Risk: An Industry Priority for the Crypto Space
20/07/2022
Experts say crypto firms have a responsibility and moral obligation to have anti-fraud controls in place, and that this will help create trust in the industry.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore Finalises Key Settings of MAS Recommended Rate
20/07/2022
The MAS Recommended Rate is the fallback rate that will apply to outstanding SOR-based business loans and derivatives when Fallback Rate (SOR) is discontinued after end-2024.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
OJK Indonesia Strengthens Regulations on Market Conduct
20/07/2022
The regulation focuses on ensuring consumers are provided information about financial products and services in a clear, accurate, correct, and easily accessible manner.
CBDCs
China CBDC Tests to be Extended to 23 Pilot Sites
20/07/2022
The PBOC’s Zou Lan said the digital currency has played a positive role in promoting consumption, boosting domestic demands, and stabilising economic growth.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan FSC Relaxes Rules for Investors on Collateral Use
20/07/2022
Investors can use assets such as gold and mutual fund units as collateral to meet margin calls rather than be forced out of positions.
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