Market Infrastructure

GFMA, BCG Publish Principles for Climate Finance Taxonomies

23/06/2021

The principles are based on a broader definition of climate finance which goes beyond debt instruments and captures equity financing and working capital.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Launches Automated Digital Bond Issuance Platform

23/06/2021

FIX Marketplace enables issuers to digitalise their bonds for direct issuance in the market, while allowing for direct interaction with investors.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Notifies Banks of Enhanced Competency Framework

22/06/2021

Banks are asked to review and assess the impact of the SFC’s revised framework and take action to ensure compliance.

ESG / Sustainability

CME Group to Launch Nature-Based Emissions Offset Futures

22/06/2021

The N-GEO futures contract will allow for delivery of eligible voluntary offset credits and will be listed by and subject to the rules of NYMEX.

Securities / Derivatives

DBS Becomes First Asian Bank to Obtain LME Membership

22/06/2021

DBS says its LME membership will help clients price and hedge metals trades effectively, and facilitate physical delivery.

Big Picture

NGFS Paper Sets Out Biodiversity Loss Research Agenda

21/06/2021

An NGFS/INSPIRE study group will seek to improve understanding of the link between biodiversity loss and financial stability.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA to Conduct Industry Stock-take on Fintech Adoption

21/06/2021

All licensed banks with significant operations in Hong Kong must prepare and submit a questionnaire on fintech adoption by 31 December.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Rules on Commodity Price Index Compilers

21/06/2021

The new rules will help to standardise how commodity price indexes are compiled and improve transparency on the release of information.

ESG / Sustainability

New Competency Framework to Take Effect from January: SFC

21/06/2021

Raising professional standards is crucial to maintain quality markets, particularly in view of the rapidly evolving financial landscape, says SFC chief Ashley Alder.