MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Publishes Research on Overseas Data Collection Platforms

By Editors | 20/04/2022

A survey of overseas authorities was conducted to inform the development of a “joint data platform” that will be used by both the FSA and BOJ.

Big Picture

WFE Publishes Paper on Human Rights Disclosure Practices

By Editors | 19/04/2022

The paper addresses social washing concerns and offers guidance for exchanges on reporting against human-rights related reporting frameworks.

Big Picture

SBTi Offers Guidance to FIs on Setting Net Zero Targets

By Editors | 19/04/2022

SBTi’s new paper provides principles, definitions, metrics, and target formulation considerations for FIs to set quantitative net-zero targets.

Fintech / Regtech

Financial Firms Offered Incentives to Set Up Shop in Shenzhen

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2022

Newly registered financial enterprises that choose to be headquartered in Shenzhen will be offered a one-off incentive worth up to CNY 50 million.

ESG / Sustainability

FSA Issues Guidance to Japanese FIs on Using NGFS Scenarios

By Editors | 19/04/2022

The guidance will help Japanese financial institutions use of the NGFS scenarios to conduct climate-related financial risk analysis, the FSA said.

Market Infrastructure

China to Unify Domestic Markets to Prevent Unfair Competition

By Editors | 19/04/2022

China will cultivate a unified national ecological and environment market and create unified carbon emissions and water rights trading markets.

Market Infrastructure

RBI to Simplify E-Commerce Payment Settlement Process

By Editors | 15/04/2022

Foreign entities seeking to operate as payment gateways and aggregators for e-commerce-related export and import transactions would have to be authorised in India.

ESG / Sustainability

Canada to Require Climate Disclosures for FIs from 2024

By Editors | 14/04/2022

The OSFI will consult financial institutions on climate disclosures guidelines that will phase in mandatory TCFD-aligned reporting beginning in 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASEAN Ministers, Central Banks Prioritise Financial Stability, Inclusion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2022

Finance ministers and central bankers have committed to promoting financial stability, financial inclusion and banking integration in the ASEAN region.