Climate Risk

Bursa Malaysia Pledges to Become Carbon Neutral by 2022

23/09/2021

Eight initiatives have been identified to support Bursa Malaysia’s ambitions to become carbon neutral and achieve net zero emissions.

Market Abuse

ASIC Warns of Social Media ‘Pump and Dump’ Campaigns

23/09/2021

ASIC calls on market participants and listed companies to be on the lookout for and report suspected ‘pump and dump’ activity in listed securities.

Credit Risk

RBNZ Tightens Mortgage Lending Restrictions to Contain Risk

23/09/2021

The LVR restrictions are aimed at mitigating economic and financial stability risks associated with a potential future housing market correction.

Payments & Settlements

BNM Issues New Regulatory Requirements for Merchant Acquirers

23/09/2021

The new requirements will ensure merchant acquiring services have measures in place to manage settlement risk, financial risk, fraud risk, technology risk and cyber risk.

Structural Regulation

New Beijing Exchange Sets Out Investor Eligibility Requirements

22/09/2021

Personal investors must have assets worth CNY 500,000 in securities and funds accounts, and at least two years of investment experience, to trade on the new exchange.

Operational Risk

Japan FSA to Oversee System Improvements at Mizuho – Report

22/09/2021

An FSA team will directly oversee a system inspection and improvements at Mizuho following seven system failures at the bank this year.

Liquidity Risk

IMF Calls for Action to Boost Investment Fund Resilience

22/09/2021

Measures proposed in a new IMF staff paper include enhanced liquidity management tools, redemption frequency limits, and the use of swing pricing to disincentivise early exits.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan: Revised Financial Consumer Protection Act Take Effect

22/09/2021

The amendments raise the limits on compensation that can be awarded in consumer disputes without being subject to appeal.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore: ASFI, WWF Launch Sustainable Finance Academy

21/09/2021

ASFI Academy will help ensure the financial sector workforce develops the skills needed to implement MAS’ guidelines on environmental risk management.