Enforcement

SFC, ICAC Arrest Eight Over Ramp-and-Dump Schemes

11/11/2022

Combating social media ramp-and-dump schemes remains one of the top enforcement priorities of the SFC, says executive director of enforcement, Christopher Wilson.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Sets Out Policy Proposals to Address Systemic Risk in NBFI

11/11/2022

The report offers policy proposals to address systemic risk in NBFI, highlighting recent strains in commodities and bond markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Net-Zero Data Public Utility to Launch as Beta in H2 2023

11/11/2022

The Climate Data Steering Committee has set out the necessary foundational data that will be included in the initial phase of the NZDPU.

Fintech / Regtech

RBNZ Considers Need to Regulate Crypto Assets

11/11/2022

The RBNZ plans to publish an issues paper on the potential need to regulate private cryptoassets early next month.

Securities / Derivatives

China Expands Bond Financing Support for Private Enterprises

10/11/2022

CNY 250 billion in bond issuances by private firms including developers will be supported through bond guarantees, credit enhancements, and bond purchases.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Launches “Greening Value Chain” Programme for SMEs

10/11/2022

The programme will provide Malaysian SMEs with technical advice, training, on-site diagnosis and transition financing.

AML / KYC

BSP Proposes Draft Regulations on TFS Implementation

10/11/2022

The amendments target terrorist and proliferation financing and are aimed at helping the Philippines secure its removal from the FATF grey list.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia to Draw Private Capital to Affordable Housing Sector

10/11/2022

The National Housing Infrastructure Facility will be used to attract investment from super funds and institutional investors into the social and affordable housing sector.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Allows Brokers to Sell Wider Range of Trust Products

10/11/2022

The revisions also simplify application procedures and allow securities firms to provide financial planning services to clients through trusts.