Trading & Investment

Shanghai, Shenzhen Launch New ETF Options Contracts

21/09/2022

Officials said the new contracts will help improve China’s capital market system and its ability to serve the real economy.

Cryptocurrency

Binance Set to Secure Crypto Licence for the Philippines

21/09/2022

Binance is in late stage talks to buy a Philippine company that already has VASP and electronic money issuer licences.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Removes Restrictions on Central Bank of India

21/09/2022

The bank is no longer in breach of the PCA parameters based on figures for the year ended 31 March 2022, the RBI said.

Alternative Markets

MAS Adds $1bn to Private Markets Programme

21/09/2022

The programme was launched in 2018 with $5bn to allocate to PE and infrastructure fund managers. The additional $1bn will go to global credit fund managers.

Operational Risk

SFC Calls for Licensed Personnel to Return to Hong Kong

21/09/2022

The SFC is concerned over operational risks at licensed corporations that are doing business without a responsible manager located in the city.

Custody & Infrastructure

Nasdaq Establishes New Digital Assets Business

21/09/2022

The technology that underpins the digital asset ecosystem has the potential to transform markets over the long-term, says Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman.

Climate Risk

Korean Banks, Insurers Meet to Discuss Climate Stress Tests

21/09/2022

KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana and Woori, along with six insurers, participated in the first meeting of a new working group set up to prepare for the stress tests.

Supervision & Enforcement

HK Police, FRC Sign MoU on Combatting Commercial Crime

21/09/2022

Collaboration is needed to protect the public interest and maintain financial market integrity, said FRC chairman Kelvin Wong.

Reporting & Disclosures

ACCC to Commence Internet Sweep Targeting Greenwashing

21/09/2022

Businesses may be asked to substantiate their green claims. The ACCC may take enforcement action if consumers are being misled or deceived.