Trading & Investment

ETFs to Be Included in Stock Connect Starting 4 July

29/06/2022

The relevant rules and operational and regulatory arrangements have been finalised and technical systems have been put in place.

Market Data & Technology

JPX Launches Real-time Calculation of Key TSE Indices

28/06/2022

The TSE’s prime, standard and growth market indices are being calculated every 15 seconds from 27 June instead of once a day.

DeFi & Web3

WEF Offers Guidance to Policymakers on DAO Structures, Risks

28/06/2022

DAOs may disrupt whole sectors but they also confront challenges of cybersecurity, governance, and regulatory uncertainty, says a new WEF report.

Cryptocurrency

Thai SEC Proposes to Tighten Rules for ICO Portals

28/06/2022

ICO portals cannot provide services for digital token offerings if there is a conflict of interest, such as in situations where they hold shares in the issuer.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Gets New Life Insurance Code of Practice

28/06/2022

The new Life Code takes effect on 1 July 2023, providing the industry with twelve months to transition and make the necessary systems changes.

Tokenisation

Malaysia Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Develop Labuan IBFC

28/06/2022

The roadmap includes plans to develop regulatory requirements for digital assets, the tokenisation of non-securities, and dealings on digital exchange platforms.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BIS Warns Central Banks of Inflation Threat

28/06/2022

The BIS warns that the dangers of stagflation “loom large” due to lingering disruptions from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and soaring commodity prices.

Capital Adequacy

US Banks Pass Severe Recession Scenario of Fed Stress Test

28/06/2022

JPMorgan, BofA and Citi said their CET1 capital ratios relative to risk-weighted assets would rise by about one full percentage point starting October.

Sustainable Finance

G7 Announces Initiative to Counter Belt and Road Initiative

28/06/2022

The US plans to contribute USD 200 billion to the new initiative, while the rest of the G7 will contribute another USD 400 billion.