Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia SC Publishes Updated Corporate Governance Code

29/04/2021

The update focuses on selection and nomination processes for directors, including to address issues with board diversity and sustainability.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Government Probes Ant Group IPO Approval Process

29/04/2021

Ant Group founder Jack Ma and his relationships with state firms and local officials are also being examined as part of the government’s investigation.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Issues New Rules for Senior Bank Executives, Board Members

29/04/2021

Banks will have until 1 October 2021 to comply with new rules capping the tenure of top executives at 15 years.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

CBIRC Warns of Crackdown on Illegal Fundraising Activities

29/04/2021

New regulations on the prevention and handling of illegal fundraising activities come into effect from 1 May.

Trading & Investment

MAS Forms Industry Group to Develop Asset Management Sector

28/04/2021

The Singapore Funds Industry Group will bring together key players to formulate strategies to develop the asset management ecosystem.

Market Data & Technology

QUICK Benchmarks Starts Publishing TORF Production Rates

28/04/2021

TORF production rates can be used in actual transactions, and are published each business day on the same day at 5pm.

Reporting & Disclosures

IMAS Launches ESG E-Learning Module for Asset Managers

27/04/2021

The module covers the EnRM Guidelines issued by MAS in December, supplemented with case studies to facilitate application by the industry.

Trading & Investment

Non-Residents Can Trade THOR Overnight Index Swaps: BOT

27/04/2021

Participation from non-resident investors will be a key driver to help advance the development of the THOR derivatives market.

Credit Risk

Hong Kong Launches 100% Personal Loan Guarantee Scheme

27/04/2021

The scheme provides a supplementary financing option for individuals suffering income loss resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.