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    ESG / Sustainability

    Asian Asset Managers Lag Europe on ESG, says WWF-Singapore

    By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2023

    Only 38 percent of Asian asset managers reporting on responsible investing actions, compared with 100 percent of European asset managers.

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    Big Picture

    APAC Firms Lag on Integrating Critical ESG Measures

    By ESG Investor | 20/04/2023

    Only 29% of companies include ESG-related goals and KPIs for their C-suite, despite 58% of companies stating that ESG is critical to their long-term success.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Overtakes France in Morningstar’s ‘Sustainability Atlas’

    By ESG Investor | 13/04/2023

    Hong Kong overtook France for 3rd place and Taiwan jumped from 11th place to 5th place in Morningstar’s 2023 Sustainability Atlas.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OKX’s Ben Bowden Discusses Regulatory Response to FTX Fallout

    By Editors | 10/04/2023

    Ben Bowden, Global Head of Compliance at OKX, discusses the fallout from FTX, crypto regulatory approaches, and the role of proof of reserves.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Cake Defi’s Henry Loh Discusses Credit Risk & Trust in Crypto

    By Editors | 10/04/2023

    Cake DeFi’s Henry Loh discusses the importance of credit risk management and clearer regulatory guidance to promote trust in the crypto sector.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    APAC Regulators Form New Forum to Address Cloud Risk

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2023

    MAS assistant managing director Vincent Loy said the twice-a-year forum will help APAC regulators and CSPs ensure greater resilience of cloud adoption in the financial sector.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    IMF Bailout Presents Uncertain Outcome for Sri Lanka’s Banks

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 04/04/2023

    The IMF estimates the banking sector recapitalisation needs around 6 percent of 2022 GDP. Local banks so far have opposed a domestic debt restructuring.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASEAN to Reduce Reliance on Major Currencies to Safeguard Stability

    By Editors | 02/04/2023

    ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors agreed to increase usage of local currencies for trade settlements.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Version 2 of ASEAN Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Released

    By Editors | 28/03/2023

    Version 2 highlights the importance of social aspects, expands the DNSH criteria, and recognises efforts to retire coal plants early.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS Innovation Hub Completes Project Nexus Proof-of-Concept

    By Editors | 23/03/2023

    The next phase of Nexus will connect the instant payment systems of Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

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