DBS to Acquire Citi Consumer Banking Unit in Taiwan

31/01/2022

The acquisition, expected to close in mid-2023, will make DBS the largest foreign bank in Taiwan by assets.

Fintech / Regtech

CBIRC Asks Banks, Insurers to Prioritise Digital Transformation

31/01/2022

New guidance urges banks and insurers to “vigorously promote” digital financial services and further develop their data and technology capabilities.

Securities / Derivatives

TFEX to Expand FX Derivatives Products During 2022

30/01/2022

In the year ahead, TFEX will add more currency pairs to its FX derivatives product line and work to enhance liquidity in main board commodity derivatives.

Big Picture

WEF Report Calls for Cybersecurity to be Prioritised

30/01/2022

The report highlights prioritisation gaps between business executives and security-focused leaders, saying this can leave firms vulnerable to attacks.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Ease Limit on Investment in Mainland Financial Firms

30/01/2022

The FSC proposes to allow Taiwanese securities and futures companies to own more than 50 percent of Mainland institutions.

Market Infrastructure

SHFE to Introduce Commodity Swaps with Central Settlement

30/01/2022

Shanghai Futures Exchange has issued new rules setting out the requirements for firms to participate as primary dealers, secondary dealers and settlement institutions.

Bangladesh Bank Sets Minimum Salary Standards for Banks

29/01/2022

The new standards come into effect on 1 March. Banks will not be allowed to make salary increases dependent on deposit targets.

Enforcement

SFC Fines Citigroup Asia Unit for Client Facilitation Misconduct

28/01/2022

Deceptive practices were deployed at the expense of clients’ best interest and to the detriment of market integrity, said SFC chief Ashley Alder.

Enforcement

US Court Acquits Deutsche Traders in LIBOR Rigging Case

28/01/2022

Former Deutsche Bank traders Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black were convicted in October 2018. Both have now been acquitted.