Market Infrastructure

HKMA, SFC to Add Calculation Periods to Clearing Rules

03/04/2022

The HKMA and SFC also proposed to add Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH to the FSP List under the OTC derivatives clearing regime.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Updates Stewardship Principles for Responsible Investors

03/04/2022

The updated Principles emphasise the need to integrate ESG considerations into investment decision-making and stewardship practices.

Securities / Derivatives

BOJ to Increase Bond Buying Despite Strain on Businesses

03/04/2022

The BOJ will increase the size of its buy-buying operations in the April-to-June quarter, despite pressure on the yen that is harming businesses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bangladesh Proposes Law to Raise Penalties for Banking Fraud

03/04/2022

The bill would allow Bangladesh Bank to remove a bank’s owners, directors, executives, and other officials if they are involved in banking fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, UK Partner to Fund New SDG-Aligned Issuers

03/04/2022

SGX and MOBILIST will partner to support new issuers of securities aligned with the SDGs by deploying equity capital and other forms of assistance.

Market Infrastructure

Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting

03/04/2022

The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves Enhancements to CIS Rules

03/04/2022

The amendments will require CIS managers and certain designated employees to invest in the CIS they manage, and limit investment in other CIS managers.

Big Picture

BCBS Expresses Concerns About Fourth Party Technology Risks

01/04/2022

Banks and supervisors are concerned that a lack of complete supply chain transparency may increase operational risk.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Passes Legislation to Implement 30pc Crypto Tax

01/04/2022

Traders will not be able to offset losses against profits. A 1 percent tax will also be deducted at source for trading over INR 50,000 in a year.