Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam: HoSE Commences Trial Run of New Trading System

10/03/2024

Deployment was initially planned for 2015, but the project has faced delays and setbacks, including the pandemic, extending the rollout to nearly ten years.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK Indonesia Launches Climate Risk Guidance for Banks

10/03/2024

The guidance comprises six books that aim to standardise climate risk management frameworks at banks and establish uniform scenarios and methodologies.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Exchanges Adjust Market Hours to Align With Regional Counterparts

10/03/2024

The SET, mai, and TFEX will open their afternoon trading sessions 30 minutes earlier to better align with regional markets.

Market Infrastructure

EU Agrees Measures to Boost Cyber Defence Capabilities

09/03/2024

The EU will introduce a pan-European cyber security alert system, a cybersecurity emergency mechanism, and certification schemes for managed security services.

Malaysian State Firms Asked to Support Local Currency

09/03/2024

The government and central bank are encouraging GLCs and GLICs to repatriate and convert foreign investment income to ringgit.

ESG / Sustainability

Bank of Ayudhya Launches “Sustainable Deposit” Accounts

09/03/2024

Bank of Ayudhya is the first in Thailand to launch a term-deposit product that supports social and sustainable projects.

Capital / Liquidity

FSS Korea Outlines Supervision and Inspection Workplan for 2024

09/03/2024

Supervision and inspections will assess the ability of financial firms to prevent real estate-related risks from spreading to the financial system, among other areas.

Hong Kong to Pass New National Security Law in April

09/03/2024

The law includes sentences of up to life imprisonment for treason, insurrection and sabotage, and 10 years for crimes linked to state secrets.

Enforcement

Singapore Passes Bill to Give MAS Greater Investigative Powers

08/03/2024

The Bill enhances MAS’ evidence-gathering powers and facilitates greater inter-agency coordination for all parts of the financial sector.