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Fintech / Regtech
Impacts of New PCPD Guidance on Cross-border Data Transfers
By Albert Yuen | 27/06/2022
FIs in Hong Kong should review whether their commercial agreements contain requirements equivalent to the recommended model contractual clauses, say Albert Yuen and Eunice Lee.
Market Infrastructure
Japan to Finalise New Derivatives Reporting Regime Soon
By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2022
The new regime will increase the reportable data elements, the number of reporting entities, and make event-based reporting to a trade repository mandatory.
Enforcement
Contracts for Difference: Playing with Fire
By Emma Parry | 13/06/2022
Increased regulatory scrutiny of CFDs highlights the need for a renewed focus on financial literacy and investor education, says Emma Parry.
Securities / Derivatives
Canadian Regulators Propose Revised Derivatives Reporting Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2022
The CSA says the proposed rules will enable market participants to harmonise their reporting systems across multiple global regulators.
AML / KYC
DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.
ESG / Sustainability
Squelching Dissent Could Harm Credibility of ESG Policy
By Peter Guy | 08/06/2022
The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.
Big Picture
ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact
By ESG Investor | 04/06/2022
Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.
ESG / Sustainability
ASX to Scrutinise ETF Labels to Tackle Greenwashing – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2022
ASX will scrutinise listed instruments to ensure they are “true to label” and only list new funds that comply with ASIC’s naming requirements.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA Proposes Revisions to Derivatives Reporting Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2022
The FSA is looking to implement the data requirements specified by CPMI-IOSCO’s CDE Technical Guidance “as much as possible”.
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO Offers Guidance on Regulating Market Data
By Editors | 28/04/2022
A new report provides considerations for regulators when reviewing the regulation of market data provided by trading venues or OTC markets.
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