Market Infrastructure

Malaysia in Talks to Harmonise Carbon Trading

29/03/2022

The establishment of a single carbon trading market for Malaysia will help to avoid fragmentation across the country.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASX Announces Likely Delay to Chess Replacement Go-Live

29/03/2022

The next software release from technology provider Digital Asset has been delayed by three months, impacting the project schedule.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow Exchanges to Offer Commodity Index Options

29/03/2022

SEBI has set out a product design and risk management framework that should be used by exchanges looking to offer such products.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Incentivise Research into Listed Companies

29/03/2022

The initiative will lead to better value recognition for companies and enhance corporate governance, transparency and disclosure, Bursa Malaysia said.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Promote Bond Issuance by Private Enterprises

29/03/2022

Priority will be given to support bond issuances by private firms in high-tech and strategic emerging industries, the CSRC said.

Korea Extends SME Loan Support for Another Six Mouths

28/03/2022

A survey by the Korea Federation of SMEs found the support measures have helped about 80 percent of SMEs to sustain their business activities.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank of Japan Concludes Phase One CBDC Testing

28/03/2022

Phase one testing explored the feasibility of CBDC issuance, distribution and redemption. Phase two will test additional functions starting next month.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Additional Guidance for SVF Licensees

28/03/2022

New practice note offers guidance on governance, outsourcing, internal controls, technology risk, and business conduct, among other areas.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Launches Shariah-compliant Benchmark Rate, MYOR-i

28/03/2022

The establishment of MYOR-i as the Islamic benchmark rate will be a catalyst in driving Islamic financial product innovation, BNM says.