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Trading & Investment
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
Credit Risk
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.
CBDCs
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.
Payments & Settlements
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Sustainable Finance
Climate Impact X, Carbonplace Partner on Carbon Credit Trading
28/03/2022
The pilot will establish a framework for executing carbon credit transactions via Climate Impact X’s marketplace, with Carbonplace performing all settlements.
Cloud & Infrastructure
RBI Establishes Innovation Hub to Promote Fintech Innovation
27/03/2022
RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said the underlying focus of the innovation hub will be to promote inclusive access to financial services and products.
Credit Risk
FSS Korea Asks Insurers to Increase Loss Reserves
27/03/2022
FSS governor Jeong Eun-bo has warned insurers of a possible “perfect storm” building for the industry, citing rising interest rates and the war in Ukraine.
Trading & Investment
OJK Calls on State-owned Enterprises to List on Stock Exchange
27/03/2022
To date, only 23 of Indonesia’s 82 state-owned enterprises have made public offerings in the capital market.
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