MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

ESG / Sustainability

HK Bourse Finalises New Rules on Governance, Board Diversity

By Editors | 13/12/2021

Amended corporate governance code and listing rules will require firms to ensure board independence, refreshment, and diversity from 1 January 2022.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Introduce Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures for FIs

By Editors | 13/12/2021

Guidance on climate risk management, scenario analysis and disclosures will be issued for consultation. Specialised training will be introduced in 2022.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI to Define Service Level Template for Cross-border Payments

By Editors | 13/12/2021

Agreed service levels will establish consistency and certainty for all cross-border payment stakeholders based on a common framework, CPMI says.

ESG / Sustainability

PBOC Reiterates Commitment to Hong Kong Financial Centre

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2021

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

Market Infrastructure

Refinitiv Set to Launch Tokyo Swap Rate Fallback

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/12/2021

The Tokyo Swap Rate Fallback is based on a static spread adjustment and the Tokyo Swap Rate (for swaps referencing TONA), which was launched in October.

Fintech / Regtech

RBA, CBA, NAB Conclude Project Exploring Wholesale CBDC

By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2021

The model used in the PoC preserves the current role of banks in the financial system and allows non-bank wholesale market participants to access the CBDC.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 10/12/2021

Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

Market Infrastructure

IMF Calls on FSB to Create Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

The IMF proposes three elements that should be included in the framework, which is urgently needed to manage financial stability and market conduct risks.

Market Infrastructure

US House Passes LIBOR Replacement Legislation

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

The legislation will automatically shift tough legacy contracts to a new benchmark, preventing disputes over which rate should apply and how interest is calculated.