Market Infrastructure

Beijing Stock Exchange Marks First Anniversary Since Launch

16/11/2022

The BSE issued new rules for margin financing and securities lending business, in a bid to further improve market liquidity and pricing efficiency.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Proposes Amendments to Capital Requirements for PPF Providers

16/11/2022

PPF providers are a type of stored value facility provider. The proposed changes are part of a broader review of APS 610.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Recognises Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Clearing as TC-CCP

16/11/2022

The recognition will make it easier and more cost-effective for European counterparties to access Malaysia’s derivatives market.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Firms Continue to List GDRs on SIX Swiss Exchange

16/11/2022

Since July eight Chinese companies have raised more than USD 2.5 billion via GDR listings on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

Uncertain Times Call for Quality Financial Disclosures: IOSCO

16/11/2022

Issuers, audit committees, and external auditors must ensure investors receive accurate, transparent and timely information especially in times of heightened uncertainty.

Big Picture

FSB Releases Final Report on Scarring Effects from Covid-19

16/11/2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has significantly added to pre-existing challenges associated with exiting from Covid-19 policy support measures.

ESG / Sustainability

CBIRC Directs Insurers to Report Data on Green Insurance Business

16/11/2022

Insurers will have to report the number of green insurance policies issued, premiums collected, amounts insured, claims filed, and indemnity paid.

FSC Korea to Create Online Platform for Replacing Costly Loans

16/11/2022

The platform will allow borrowers to compare interest rates offered by lenders and transfer their loans based on repayment costs.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA to Revise Financial Resources Rules for Super Trustees

16/11/2022

The proposed changes will require trustees to adopt a more sophisticated risk-based approach to the management of operational risk financial resources.