Market Infrastructure

    ESG / Sustainability

    BSP Directs Banks to Integrate Environmental, Social Risks

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Banks have to integrate environmental and social risk in their risk management frameworks and when defining their credit strategy.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse Outlines Plans to Enhance Cash Equity Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2021

    The TSE will extend its trading day by 30 minutes alongside a major trading system upgrade in 2024. A five-minute closing auction session may also be introduced.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Advisory Panel Offers Recommendations on Cybersecurity

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    The Cyber Security Advisory Panel said security awareness and competency in the blockchain space are “not where they needed to be”.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Framework

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Malaysian and Thai businesses and individuals can use local currencies to make cross-border payments for trade, investment, income and transfer.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Pledges Further Opening-up in Five-Year FDI Plan

    By Darien Choong | 30/10/2021

    The plan includes measures to further open up the banking, securities, insurance, funds, futures and other financial sectors.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Issues Final Updated Guidance on Virtual Assets, VASPs

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2021

    The guidance offers clarification on the definition of VASPs, and explains how the FATF standards apply to stablecoins, P2P transactions, NFTs and DeFi.

    Market Infrastructure

    China State Council Unveils Climate Action Plan Ahead of COP26

    By Mark Johnston | 29/10/2021

    The action plan commits China to reaching 25% in non-fossil energy consumption in its mix by 2030, compared to 16 percent in 2020.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Developing Certification Framework For ESG Related Bonds

    By Mark Johnston | 29/10/2021

    Japan’s FSA will also formulate codes of conduct for ESG evaluation organisations, covering transparency, fairness, and good governance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UNEP FI Warns of Inconsistencies in FIs’ Transition Plans

    By ESG Investor | 28/10/2021

    New recommendations offer a baseline for asset owners assessing the credibility of their asset managers’ net-zero commitments and investment strategies.

    Big Picture

    FSB Annual Report Warns of Continued Financial Stability Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021

    Sudden sharp movements in asset prices could spill over across the financial system and the unwinding of policy support could prompt insolvencies and credit losses.

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