CFIUS Deems New Zealand Eligible as Excepted Foreign State

12/01/2022

Foreign investors from excepted foreign states are exempt from mandatory filings and national security reviews of real estate transactions and non-controlling investments.

HK Banks Extend Repayment Deferment for Trade Facilities

12/01/2022

The HKMA cited uncertainties caused by the spread of Covid-19 and global supply chain disruptions that are continuing to pressure corporates.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Investors Gain Access to Russian Financial Markets

12/01/2022

Sova Capital, a MOEX clearing member, is providing Indian investors access to Russian markets in partnership with India INX and its Global Access platform.

BSP Allows More FIs to Engage in FX Transactions

11/01/2022

The amendments allow Islamic banks and digital banks to engage in FX transactions and streamline licensing requirements for banks.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Updates Liquidity Standards to Align with Basel Norms

11/01/2022

The RBI has raised the deposit threshold under which small business customers can be managed as retail deposits for the purposes of LCR and NSFR.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Publishes Global CBDC Challenge 2021 Report

11/01/2022

MAS hopes to galvanise the financial ecosystem to co-create the next generation of payment rails built on the latest innovations.

Market Infrastructure

SAFE Eases Cross-Border Investment, Trade in Pilot Zones

11/01/2022

High-tech MSMEs will be granted a quota to borrow money from overseas, and pilot projects for QFLPs and QDLPs will be carried out.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Approves AMC Guidelines on Liquidity Management Tools

10/01/2022

The guidelines were issued by the AIMC to align industry practices on the use of liquidity risk management tools by fund managers.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Establishes Dedicated Fintech Unit to Promote Innovation

10/01/2022

The new department will seek to promote innovation in the financial sector including by exploring policy interventions by the RBI.