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    Fintech / Regtech

    Getting Your Ducks in a Row for APAC Rules Rewrites

    By Priya Kundamal | 19/08/2024

    DTCC’s Priya Kundamal discusses the lessons learned from markets that have implemented the first phase of changes to derivatives reporting rules.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    UK to Introduce Bill Next Year to Regulate ESG Ratings

    By Editors | 10/08/2024

    The regime will help address a lack of transparency in ratings processes and help support the development of the sustainable finance sector.

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    Market Infrastructure

    UK FCA Finalises Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Framework

    By Editors | 17/07/2024

    The FCA finalised Q&As and validation rules to support implementation of the new framework from 30 September 2024.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ASIFMA Report Offers APAC Guidance on ISSB Adoption

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2024

    The report says APAC jurisdictions should adopt IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 simultaneously, to prevent the risk of a “country or market discount”.

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    Big Picture

    FSB Evaluates Impact of G20 Reforms on Securitisation

    By Editors | 03/07/2024

    Risk retention and higher prudential requirements have enhanced the resilience of securitisation markets, the FSB says.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Commits to Driving Global Harmonisation in New Work Plan

    By Editors | 27/06/2024

    The new two-year work includes work to streamline and consolidate frameworks and standards for disclosures about transition plans.

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    Market Infrastructure

    KRX Forms Task Force to Improve Preparedness for Market Outage

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2024

    The task force was formed in response to the technical issue that occurred earlier this month at the NYSE, which caused stock prices to drop unexpectedly.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Publishes Results of Latest CBDC, Crypto Survey

    By Editors | 17/06/2024

    Central banks are now more likely to issue a wholesale CBDC than a retail CBDC within the next six years.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Carbon Market Study Group Holds First Meeting

    By Editors | 12/06/2024

    Discussions centred around ensuring certification organisations are reliable and whether IOSCO’s recommendations should be adopted.

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    Enforcement

    SFC Obtains Asset Freeze Orders from Canadian Regulator

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2024

    The preservation orders were made to restrain the assets of a former Hong Kong CEO pursuant to the IOSCO EMMoU.

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