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ESG / Sustainability
BSP Consults on Sustainable Investment Guidelines for Banks
27/05/2022
The guidelines offer three recommended approaches to help banks assess the sustainability of their prospective investments.
Securities / Derivatives
WFE Sheds Light on Effectiveness of Circuit Breakers
26/05/2022
The study shows that the circuit breakers triggered during the March 2020 volatility contributed to alleviating financial market pressures.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Extends Suspension of Issuer Watch-List Reviews
26/05/2022
The extension will enable issuers time to operate under normal business conditions and recover from Covid-19 related challenges.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Banks Lobby Against Possible Issuance of CBDC
26/05/2022
The American Bankers Association says a CBDC would risk moving 71% of bank deposits to the Fed and undermine the financial system.
Taiwan Extends Application Period for Loan Deferrals
26/05/2022
Borrowers that have difficulty repaying their loans can apply for a three to six month deferment. The deadline for applications is 30 June 2023.
RBI Directs All Banks to Enable Cardless ATM Withdrawals
26/05/2022
The RBI’s directions are expected to curb frauds like card skimming and cloning. The UPI will be used for customer authorisation.
OJK Enhances Consumer Protection Rules for FIs
26/05/2022
Financial services firms are required to protect consumers and the public during the entire lifecycle of a financial product or service.
Market Infrastructure
Implementation of Global Tax Reforms to Be Delayed
26/05/2022
The full text of the agreement will not be ready by mid-year as originally planned. Implementation is now expected in 2024 rather than 2023.
Securities / Derivatives
‘Significant Issues’ Remain on US-China Audit Deal
26/05/2022
The SEC’s YJ Fischer confirmed that progress has been made in talks with Chinese regulators, but warned that time was “quickly running out”.
Securities / Derivatives
China Allows Expanded Use of Currency Hedging Tools
26/05/2022
Financial institutions are allowed to offer American-style and Asian-style FX options, in addition to European-style FX options already allowed.
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