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MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE
ESG / Sustainability
ESMA Plans Scrutiny on ESG Disclosure Under BMR
By ESG Investor | 18/12/2023
ESMA will assess compliance with ESG disclosure rules under the BMR to enhance comparability of information provided to users of benchmarks.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Proposes Bill to Reform Regulatory Regime for FMI Entities
By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023
The RBA and ASIC will gain enhanced regulatory powers over financial markets, CS facilities, derivative trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Unveils Policy Plan to Reform Asset Management Industry
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023
The plan is based on proposals from an asset management task force that was formed to develop recommendations for the government.
ESG / Sustainability
ICMA Introduces Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/12/2023
Aligned with IOSCO recommendations, the code seeks to improve transparency and trust in sustainable finance by promoting consistent global standards.
Fintech / Regtech
RBA Sets Out Focus Areas for Upcoming Payments System Review
By Editors | 15/12/2023
The key focus areas for next year’s review are mobile wallets, BNPL services, and least-cost routing, Michele Bullock said.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Proposes Good Practices for Handling Market Outages
By Editors | 14/12/2023
IOSCO’s new consultation report identifies five good practices for trading venues to consider for improving market-wide resilience during an outage.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Adopts New Clearing Rules for Treasury Market
By Editors | 14/12/2023
The rule changes, designed to reduce the potential for systemic risk, will require more Treasury market trades to be centrally cleared.
Market Infrastructure
Indonesia, Korea Finalise Rules for Local Currency Transactions
By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2023
The two countries unveil operational guidelines that will implement a local currency transactions framework in 2024.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Eases Market Access Requirements for Foreign Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023
The foreign investor registration requirement is abolished and reporting requirements applicable to omnibus accounts have been eased.
Fintech / Regtech
China, Hong Kong Streamline Personal Data Sharing Across GBA
By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023
A standard contract will be piloted this month to allow personal data to be transferred within the GBA in a safe and orderly manner.
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