ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Launches Framework for Blue Bond Issuance

10/12/2023

SEC chairperson Emilio Aquino described the launch of the blue bond framework as a “giant leap” toward fostering a sustainable blue economy.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes New Rules, Lower Fees for Public Funds Sales

10/12/2023

The rule changes seek to reduce the commission rates charged on public funds and improve the processes managers use to select distributors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Considers Platform Design for Possible Future CBDC

08/12/2023

Taiwan’s central bank has completed a wholesale CBDC feasibility and technology study but has not yet decided whether to introduce a CBDC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Solomon Islands Central Bank Starts Testing CBDC

08/12/2023

The central bank is testing the CBDC for retail transactions, P2P transfers, interbank transactions, and cross-border payments.

AML / KYC

Indonesia, UAE Central Banks Agree to Expand Cooperation

08/12/2023

BI and CBUAE will strengthen cooperation in areas including monetary policy, financial stability, payments, AML/CFT, and Islamic finance.

Big Picture

Geopolitical Risk Seen as Top Risk to Financial Industry in 2024

08/12/2023

As many as 47% of respondents cited geopolitical risk as the number one risk impacting the global financial system in 2024.

Big Picture

HKIMR Report Offers Guidance on Talent Development

08/12/2023

The report presents findings from two surveys and other analysis to recommend talent development strategies for Hong Kong’s financial industry.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Set to Launch First Currency Futures

08/12/2023

A licensing agreement with HKEX will enable Bursa Malaysia Derivatives to launch a Mini USD/CNH Futures contract.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Prepares to Relax Crypto Taxation Policies

08/12/2023

The reforms will allow corporations to hold crypto assets without being taxed on unrealised gains at the end of each year.