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Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Banks Warned Against Overly Generous Interest Waivers
29/04/2022
The central bank says some banks are waiving interest on loans too generously, a practice which could lead clients to lose interest in timely repayment.
ESG / Sustainability
FSB Issues Guidance for Regulators on Climate-related Risks
29/04/2022
The report offers recommendations for monitoring, managing and mitigating climate-related risks to promote consistent approaches across sectors and jurisdictions.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Awards Digital Bank Licences to Five Applicants
29/04/2022
The licence winners include Axiata’s Boost Holdings, RHB Bank, Grab-Singtel’s GXS Bank, Kuok Brothers, Sea Limited, YTL Digital Capital, AEON, MoneyLion, and KAF Investment Bank.
HKMA Launches New Initiative to Address Banking Talent Gap
29/04/2022
The initiative is aimed at growing the banking sector talent pool in three areas, namely fintech, green and sustainable finance, and GBA business.
Enforcement
MAS Offers Update on Major Ongoing Investigations
29/04/2022
MAS’ latest enforcement report includes a new section providing updates on cases relating to Noble Group, Hyflux, Eagle Hospitality Trust, and Hui Xun Asset Management.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASX to Align Rulebooks for Investment Products
29/04/2022
Having three different rulebooks for investment products opens the door to inconsistent treatment, rule arbitrage, and confusion for issuers and investors.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC, SSE Warn Underwriters Against Overpricing IPOs: Report
28/04/2022
The CSRC said underwriters need to improve their IPO pricing skills. The SSE is considering using IPO performance to assess underwriting quality.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Add Contract Months for HSI, HSCEI Futures
28/04/2022
From 13 June, the additional contract months will provide more hedging flexibility for market participants, HKEX said.
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO Offers Guidance on Regulating Market Data
28/04/2022
A new report provides considerations for regulators when reviewing the regulation of market data provided by trading venues or OTC markets.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Approves Rule Changes to Promote KONEX Market
28/04/2022
The changes will allow retail investors to trade the KONEX market more freely and allow listed firms to more easily maintain their listing status.
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