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.

Sustainable Finance

Hong Kong Mortgage Corp Issues Inaugural Social Bonds

26/10/2022

The net proceeds will mainly be used to finance or refinance loans issued under Hong Kong’s 100% loan guarantee scheme for SMEs.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

US Charges Chinese “Agents” for Obstructing Huawei Probe

26/10/2022

The two defendants are accused of trying to bribe a US official to obtain inside information about the criminal case against Huawei.

Sustainable Finance

Japan FSA Establishes Working Group on Impact Investment

26/10/2022

The working group will discuss measures for expanding impact investment in Japan, taking into account trends and practices used in other markets.

Trading & Investment

CFTC Re-Grants Certification TAIEX and Mini-TAIEX Futures

26/10/2022

CFTC certification allows US participants to trade TAIEX Futures and Mini-TAIEX Futures through eligible brokers.

Sustainable Finance

Shenzhen, Hainan to Issue New RMB Bonds in Hong Kong

26/10/2022

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city’s RMB debt market.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Eases Share Financing Rules for Property-linked Firms

26/10/2022

Certain companies with small real estate business interests are allowed to raise funds through domestic stock sales.

Sustainable Finance

Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges

26/10/2022

The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.

Supervision & Enforcement

US Treasury Issues CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines

26/10/2022

The guidelines describe three categories of conduct that may constitute a violation of foreign investment laws and regulations, and how penalties may be imposed.