MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    ESG / Sustainability

    New TSE Chief Eyes ESG Focus In Reorganisation Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021

    Chief executive Hiromi Yamaji says the TSE will urge companies to step up efforts on ESG issues based on their market classification.

    Market Infrastructure

    China to Open Foreign Access to Hainan Financial Services Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021

    Foreign FIs will be encouraged to establish joint venture banks with local firms. Foreign investors will be allowed to invest in financial products issued by Hainan FIs.

    Market Infrastructure

    LIBOR Phase-out, RFR Adoption: A Path Forward for Sri Lanka

    By Lalinda Sugathadasa | 11/04/2021

    The CBSL should play a more active role in facilitating the transition in Sri Lanka, says Lalinda Sugathadasa, Head of Research at ICRA Lanka.

    Market Infrastructure

    BOT to Prohibit THBFIX-based Transactions from 1 July

    By Editors | 11/04/2021

    New transactions based on THBFIX including loans, bonds, and structures notes must stop from 1 July 2021.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    G20 to Use All Available Policy Tools for As Long As Required

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2021

    G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors committed to avoiding any premature withdrawal of Covid-19 support measures, in line with the FSB’s recommendations.

    Market Infrastructure

    Bloomberg Confirms BSBY Adheres to IOSCO Principles

    By Editors | 11/04/2021

    BSBY includes a term structure and systemic credit-sensitive spread, and can be used to supplement Term SOFR in the lending market.

    Market Infrastructure

    Shenzhen Stock Exchange Merges Main, SME Boards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2021

    The merger will enable companies to better leverage the capital market for growth and improve overall efficiency, the SZSE said.

    Market Infrastructure

    HoSE Pledges to Launch New Trading System by Year-end

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2021

    HoSE will use all available resources to accelerate implementation and make the new system operational within this year.

    Market Infrastructure

    IMF Launches Climate Change Indicators Dashboard

    By Editors | 08/04/2021

    The platform brings together experimental climate change indicators to fill existing data gaps and allow comparisons across countries.

    Market Infrastructure

    PBOC Finalises Standards for Financial Holding Company Executives

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2021

    The regulations clarify the qualifications and filing procedures for directors, supervisors, and senior managers of financial holding companies.

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