Market Infrastructure

IDX to Enhance Stock Options Trading Infrastructure

13/02/2022

IDX has suspended stock options trading in the interim. It is also planning to launch new ETF, futures and structured warrant products this year.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Finalise Risk Management Rules for Futures Trust Companies

12/02/2022

Futures trust companies are required to set up dedicated risk management departments with “adequate and competent” full-time personnel by 31 December.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Raises Cap on FPI Investment in Debt Securities

11/02/2022

The INR 1.5 trillion limit on FPI investment via the ‘Voluntary Retention Route’ has been nearly exhausted. The new INR 2.5 trillion limit takes effect on 1 April.

PBOC Accepts Two More Applications for FHC Licences

10/02/2022

If approved, Wanxiang Holding will become China’s first privately owned firm to operate a financial holding company.

Fintech / Regtech

SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens

10/02/2022

The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.

Securities / Derivatives

India Mutual Funds to Start Ind AS Reporting from April 2023

10/02/2022

From 1 April 2023, all AMCs will be required to prepare the financial statements in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards, known as Ind AS.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC, UNDP Agree to Support Sustainable Capital Markets

10/02/2022

The UNDP and SEC will co-create a web-based tool to help listed companies measure and manage their impact on the SDGs, among other tools.

AML / KYC

PBOC Fines MYbank for AML and Other Violations

10/02/2022

MYbank failed to perform customer identification obligations, preserve identity information and transaction records, and report suspicious transactions.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Eases Rules on Loans for Affordable Housing Construction

10/02/2022

Loans to fund public rental housing projects will no longer be subject to rules that require banks to reduce their loan exposures to the property sector.