Trading & Investment

CSRC, SSE Warn Underwriters Against Overpricing IPOs: Report

28/04/2022

The CSRC said underwriters need to improve their IPO pricing skills. The SSE is considering using IPO performance to assess underwriting quality.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Add Contract Months for HSI, HSCEI Futures

28/04/2022

From 13 June, the additional contract months will provide more hedging flexibility for market participants, HKEX said.

Market Data & Technology

IOSCO Offers Guidance on Regulating Market Data

28/04/2022

A new report provides considerations for regulators when reviewing the regulation of market data provided by trading venues or OTC markets.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Approves Rule Changes to Promote KONEX Market

28/04/2022

The changes will allow retail investors to trade the KONEX market more freely and allow listed firms to more easily maintain their listing status.

CBDCs

Philippine Central Bank to Pilot Test Wholesale CBDC

28/04/2022

Project CBDCPh will test the use of a wholesale CBDC for large-value financial transactions across a limited number of financial institutions.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB Forms Working Group to Prevent Jurisdictional Fragmentation

28/04/2022

The working group will seek to align work being done across jurisdictions to set standards in the field of sustainability-related financial disclosures.

Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC Enhances MOU with Victoria Casino Regulator

27/04/2022

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission will be provided designated access to AUSTRAC’s financial intelligence database.

Credit Risk

PBOC Directs FIs to Finance Distressed Developers: Report

27/04/2022

About 12 developers will be supported by banks and distressed debt managers in the first wave of the programme.

Capital Adequacy

BSP Proposes Higher Capital Requirements for Rural Banks

27/04/2022

The BSP says higher capital requirements will enable rural banks to enhance risk management, upgrade resources, and accelerate digital transformation.