Fintech / Regtech

Ex-HKEX CEO Charles Li to Launch SME Funding Platform

16/03/2021

The former stock exchange CEO Li is looking to address due diligence challenges, high risks and low funding amounts in traditional SME finance methods.

Securities / Derivatives

SZSE Launches Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds, Carbon-neutral Bonds

16/03/2021

Sci-tech innovation bonds will be used to fund projects that support scientific and technological innovation. Carbon-neutral special bonds will fund low-carbon and emission reduction projects.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Issues Revised Capital Markets Rules

15/03/2021

The new rules prohibit investors from placing multiple orders for IPO subscription via multiple brokerages and improve Chinese wall regulations

ESG / Sustainability

APRA Outlines Next Steps in Key Climate-related Initiatives

15/03/2021

APRA will consult on a draft prudential practice guide on climate change financial risk within H1. The first results of big banks’ climate vulnerability assessments will be ready by Q4.

Chinese Banks Directed to Boost SME Lending by 30pc This Year

15/03/2021

SMEs will also be offered tax reductions, low interest rates for credit, further loan repayment extensions, and reduced financing guarantee fees.

Fintech / Regtech

BOJ Publishes Paper on Cloud Services Risk Management

15/03/2021

The paper is aimed at helping FIs to improve their IT governance by increasing awareness of cloud services and related risk management practices.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Works to Address System Overloads at HoSE

13/03/2021

Industry body VAFI is calling for new management at HoSE. Meanwhile, HNX is setting up a new board to absorb HoSE-listed companies to ease market overload issues.

OJK Signs Cooperation Agreements With AMDB, OECD

13/03/2021

The agreement with AMDB will enhance cooperation including in the supervision of financial institutions in Indonesia and Brunei.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Removes IDBI Bank from PCA Framework After Four Years

11/03/2021

IDBI Bank has been removed from PCA restrictions following its latest financial position as of 31 December 2020.