Tokyo Bourse to Improve Access to Market Data via API Services

25/01/2021

The TSE expects the new API services to enable financial institutions to digitise their business processes and fintechs to create new investment-related information services.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Launches Second Green Bond Fund, Denominated in Euro

25/01/2021

The fund is part of an initiative to help central banks incorporate environmental sustainability objectives in the management of their reserves and capital.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Order Banks to Compensate Lime Fund Investors

25/01/2021

Woori Bank, Busan Bank and Industrial Bank of Korea have reportedly agreed to pay restitution to investors based on estimated damages.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Data System Illegally Accessed by Malicious Attacker

25/01/2021

The affected server was being used to share documents associated with recent credit licence applications, though no forms or attachments are believed to have been accessed.

Big Picture

Regulatory Intervention Needed for JPY LIBOR Transition – Fitch

25/01/2021

Japan’s decision to keep TIBOR may slow the adoption of TONA, lengthening the time needed to generate liquidity in TONA derivatives and establish forward-looking TONA rates.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes New Regulatory Approach to Contain NBFC Risks

25/01/2021

About 25 to 30 NBFCs considered systemically significant will have to maintain a 9% CET1 ratio and be subject to a range of other bank-like regulatory requirements.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA IBOR Fallbacks Supplement, Protocol Come Into Effect

25/01/2021

More than 12,000 entities across nearly 80 jurisdictions have so far adhered to the protocol, which will remain open for adherence.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Calls for Global Input on Cross-border Payments Agenda

25/01/2021

Authors should submit research papers by 27 January 2021. Industry expert responses to questions should be submitted by 8 February 2021.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX Launches ESG Futures as Part of Sustainability Agenda

25/01/2021

The launch is part of the SGX FIRST initiative, a multi-pronged expansion of the exchange’s sustainability capabilities announced in December.