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ESG / Sustainability
MAS, CDP Partner to Enhance Access to Quality ESG Data
By Editors | 20/03/2022
MAS and CDP will collaborate to explore the exchange of information between CDP’s disclosure system and MAS’ Project Greenprint.
Market Infrastructure
European Commission Proposes Enhancements to CSDR
By Editors | 19/03/2022
The proposal seeks to provide more proportionate and effective rules for CSDs, while also facilitating their ability to offer cross-border services.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Expresses “Significant Concern” Over 4-Hour Outage at ASX
By Editors | 18/03/2022
After the incident on Thursday, ASIC said it views the outage with “significant concern” due to its “significant impact” on the market, market participants and investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Regulators Call for Action to Regulate Crypto Sector
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2022
The RBA’s Philip Lowe, ASIC’s Joe Longo and APRA’s Wayne Byres are calling additional regulation to protect consumers from risks associated with the crypto sector.
Market Infrastructure
SFC Seeks to Allow Broker Participation in GBA Wealth Connect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2022
A hurdle that still needs to be overcome is that Hong Kong brokerages are currently prohibited from distribution and soliciting clients in mainland China.
Market Infrastructure
SGX Selects Tata Consultancy Services to Power GIFT Connect
By Editors | 17/03/2022
The GIFT Connect system will permit SGX members to place orders on NSE IFSC using FIX/proprietary APIs or the TCS BaNCS dealing terminal.
Market Infrastructure
IBA Launches ICE Term SOFR Reference Rates
By Editors | 17/03/2022
The launch of ICE Term SOFR provides certainty when borrowers and lenders calculate their interest expenses and other contractual payments in advance.
Market Infrastructure
FIA Progresses Initiative to Develop New Derivatives Standards
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2022
FIA intends to launch an independent body to be called Derivatives Market Institute for Standards or DMIST in Q2 2022.
Big Picture
Malaysian Banks Exposed to Nature-related Financial Risks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/03/2022
A new report finds that Malaysian banks are vulnerable to a wide range of natural-related risks through their loan books.
ESG / Sustainability
IOSCO Seeks to Build Trust in Sustainability Reporting
By ESG Investor | 15/03/2022
IOSCO’s 2022 work plan for sustainable finance focuses on assurance, carbon markets and reporting standards.
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