Reporting & Disclosures

JPX Launches Beta Version of ESG Information Portal

27/10/2022

The portal provides users easy access to ESG information from reports published by TSE-listed companies.

CBDCs

Japan Credit Bureau to Develop CBDC Payments Solution

26/10/2022

JBC, IDEMIA and Soft Space plan to develop a CBDC payment solution and conduct a pilot test with Tokyo merchants.

Trading & Investment

China Regulator Queries Banks About Yuan Declines

26/10/2022

SAFE is surveying banks about sharp yuan declines amid concerns that some market participants may be “maliciously shorting” the currency.

Reporting & Disclosures

German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS

26/10/2022

The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.

PEPs & Sanctions

RBI Grants First Vostro Approvals to Russian Banks

26/10/2022

Sberbank and VTB Bank have been granted approval to open vostro accounts in India to settle rupee trade transactions.

Climate Risk

Singapore Commits to Tougher Net-Zero Emissions Target

26/10/2022

Singapore will develop low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, with a view to reaching peak emissions earlier than its stated 2030 deadline.

Trading & Investment

China Expands List of Stocks Eligible for Margin Trading

26/10/2022

The expansion enables investors to use more leverage to buy stocks, which the SSE and SZSE say will enhance market vitality and liquidity.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Eases Overseas Borrowing Limit for Corporates, FIs

26/10/2022

The move is intended to increase capital inflows to China and increase dollar liquidity in the country, to help stabilise the yuan.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Launches Code of Conduct for BNPL Providers

26/10/2022

BNPL customers will not be allowed to accumulate more than SGD 2,000 in outstanding payments at any given time.