ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Conduct First Climate Stress Test in Financial Sector in 2022

09/12/2021

The FSS has introduced a guideline on the management of climate risks in the financial sector.  Meanwhile, a green finance handbook will be finalised for publication next year.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Receives CFTC Certification for New Mini Finance Futures

09/12/2021

TAIFEX said the financial industry is the most interesting sector to foreign investors in Taiwan’s stock market.

Enforcement

NZ FMA Files Suit Against Kiwibank for Overcharging Customers

09/12/2021

Between September 2005 and March 2020, some 35,000 home loan customers were overcharged a total of NZD 1.1 million.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Research Portal for Investors

09/12/2021

The portal helps listed companies improve their overall visibility, facilitates price discovery, promotes informed investment decision-making.

Press Release

IHS Markit Wins Best Solution in Corporate Actions

09/12/2021

IHS Markit streamlines the collection, validation, and dissemination of corporate actions announcements, enabling firms to automate and accelerate the processing lifecycle.

Press Release

ICE Data Services Wins Best Solution for Reference Data Offering 

09/12/2021

ICE Data Services provides high quality reference data covering over 35 million financial instruments in more than 210 markets.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Lowers Relending Rate for Agriculture, Small Business Loans

09/12/2021

The lower relending rate is expected to reduce funding costs for small and medium-sized banks and incentivise them to make agricultural and small business loans.

ANZ Faces Class Action for Over Credit Card Interest Charges

08/12/2021

The class action alleges ANZ contravened the ASIC Act by charging retrospective interest and interest on purchases that were paid off in a timely manner.

Big Picture

Cyber Risk Seen as Top Threat to Financial Markets: DTCC

08/12/2021

Cyber risk, pandemic, and geopolitical risk cited as the top threats to financial markets, but climate change and inflation are gaining pace.