ESG / Sustainability

HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market

15/12/2021

The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Introduces Dual Class Shares for Tech IPOs

15/12/2021

The move is aimed at incentivising domestic tech firms to list on the IDX to deepen the capital market and make it more attractive to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Introduces Electronic Delivery of CHESS Statements

15/12/2021

The electronic delivery of CHESS statements provides a faster, more efficient service for investors, says ASX group executive Tim Hogben.

AML / KYC

IMF, WB Propose Framework for Assessing Remittance Corridor Risk

14/12/2021

Corridor risk assessments will help to simplify AML/CFT and CDD measures in lower-risk remittance transactions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australia Unveils Plans to Reform, Modernise Payments System

14/12/2021

The government plans to establish a licensing regime for crypto exchanges, a custody regime for digital assets, and explore the feasibility of a CBDC.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists First ETFs Tracking MSCI China A 50 Connect Index

14/12/2021

Two ETFs managed by China Asset Management and CSOP Asset Management listed on Monday, while a third will list on today.

Big Picture

BIS Calls for Interoperability in Global Payment Systems

14/12/2021

Failure to achieve interoperability between payment systems has material costs and risks fragmenting the global financial system.

ESG / Sustainability

PBOC Reiterates Commitment to Hong Kong Financial Centre

13/12/2021

Key areas of collaboration to enhance Hong Kong’s roles as an international financial centre include CBDC, regtech, green finance development.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Unlikely to Issue Sovereign ESG Bonds in the Near Future

13/12/2021

Issuing ESG bonds separately from conventional JGBs could make the process of borrowing money less efficient, said finance ministry official Masato Kanda.