Opinions & Analysis

Climate Risk

Rating Stability at Risk from Looming Climate Downgrades

By Hazel Ilango | 21/08/2023

Hazel Ilango discusses the need for a more sustainable, relevant and effective credit rating system that better accounts for climate-related risks.

Reporting & Disclosures

The Future of Climate Reporting: A Deeper Look at ISSB, HKEX Proposals

By Siva Ramachandran | 06/08/2023

CFA Institute and CFA Society Hong Kong call for auditor oversight and proportionate approach to climate disclosure with differentiated requirements for GEM issuers.

Payments & Settlements

Why Banks Should Leverage ISO 20022 as an Innovation Accelerator

By Pete McCormick | 26/07/2023

Pete McCormick discusses the challenges banks face in adopting ISO 20022, as well as the benefits of doing so, using a strategic approach.

Structural Regulation

What Asset Managers Should Know About China’s New Rules for Private Funds

By Melody Yang | 25/07/2023

Melody Yang and YuYing Wang discuss the impact to global asset managers who are raising funds from Chinese investors or establishing private funds onshore.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Lessons in Liability: Applying Card Fraud Dispute Frameworks to Digital Banking Scams

By Tim Dalgleish | 16/07/2023

Tim Dalgleish discusses the implications of new scam liability regulations, taking lessons from card fraud dispute frameworks.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

New “Failure to Prevent Bribery” Offence before Australian Parliament

By Abigail McGregor | 07/07/2023

Abigail McGregor and Hoory Yeldizian explain the implications of a new law that will subject corporations to penalties if an associate engages in bribery.

Climate Risk

Systemic, Firm, and Human Capital Implications of Climate Transition

By Siva Ramachandran | 04/07/2023

Siva Ramachandran and Phoebe Chan discuss the key implications of the global transition journey at the systemic, firm, and human capital levels.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Requirements Under Hong Kong’s New VATP Regime

By Albert Yuen | 27/06/2023

Albert Yuen, Kishore Bhindi, and Jasmine Yung explain the SFC’s requirements for virtual assets trading platforms around technology risk management and cybersecurity.

Climate Risk

Fit For Purpose: Existing Principles for FMIs Can Address Financial Climate Change Risks

By Michael Leibrock | 16/06/2023

FMIs are well placed to address climate-related risks in accordance with the existing PFMI principles, says DTCC’s Michael Leibrock.