Indonesian financial authority unveils digital banking regulatory framework
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has introduced a regulatory framework for digital banks in its updated commercial banking regulations.
Hong Kong’s SFC introduces climate risk requirements for fund managers
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will require fund managers to take climate-related risks into consideration in their future investment and risk management processes.
Korean FSC to create virtual asset division in its financial intelligence unit
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has revealed it is set to establish a virtual asset division within the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU).
CBIRC demands insurance company self-checks in management crackdown
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has called on online insurance firms to conduct self-assessments to identify violations and make corrections.
FCA receives over 2,700 financial misconduct complaints over 2020/21
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed it received a total of 2,754 allegations of financial misconduct over the 2020/21 financial year.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand underlines rising bank resilience from stress tests
Recent stress tests by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) have shown increasing resilience in the banking sector and the benefit of continue to build capital buffers.
RBI publishes consultation on overseas investment liberalisation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced two consultation papers with an aim of liberalising the county’s overseas investment regulatory stance.
Bank of Korea set to kick-off central bank digital currency pilot
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has revealed it is planning to initiate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot later this month.
MAS reveals plans to launch new banking data-sharing platform
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has revealed it has been working with legal and industry partners to develop a platform to help banks securely share information.
EU plans to end cryptocurrency anonymity as part of AML plan
The European Commission has said it intends to end anonymity in cryptocurrencies and introduce a new anti-money laundering (AML) agency to crack down on financial crime.