MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    ESG / Sustainability

    Group of Five Urges Adoption of Sustainability Reporting Prototype

    By ESG Investor | 13/01/2021

    The harmonised global sustainability reporting framework offers comprehensive “running start” in standardised disclosure.

    Market Infrastructure

    ORX Launches Central Hub to Facilitate Cyber Risk Management

    By Editors | 12/01/2021

    The central hub allows cyber and information security risk management professionals to collaborate, exchange ideas and learn from each other’s practices.

    Market Infrastructure

    DSB Launches Consultation on Fee Structure for UPI

    By Editors | 12/01/2021

    Market participants are invited to provide feedback on the assumptions and proposals that will underpin the fee model for the UPI.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Deploys New Supervisory Assessment Framework

    By Editors | 12/01/2021

    SAFr aims to facilitate forward-looking assessments of financial institutions and link their systemic importance and risk profile to the level of supervisory attention they receive.

    Market Infrastructure

    PBOC Outlines Work Programme, Policy Priorities for 2021

    By Editors | 12/01/2021

    The priorities include measures to promote green finance, expand the opening up of the financial system, deepen bond market reforms, and tackle financial system risk.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Proposes to Ease Stock Exchange Ownership Norms

    By Editors | 12/01/2021

    Domestic promoters will be allowed to own 100% of a newly set-up stock exchange or depository for up to 10 years. Foreign promoters will be allowed to own up to 49%.

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    RBI Directs Banks to Enhance Internal Audit Function

    By Editors | 12/01/2021

    Banks are encouraged to adopt the international standards for internal audit, such as those issued by the BCBS or the Institute of Internal Auditors.

    Market Infrastructure

    CCPs Should Limit Procyclical Changes to Initial Margin: ISDA

    By Editors | 11/01/2021

    Procyclical changes to initial margin levels ended up draining liquidity from the market and contributing to market stress during the March/April market turmoil.

    Market Infrastructure

    UOB Prices Singapore’s First Capital Security with SORA Reference

    By Editors | 10/01/2021

    UOB priced its perpetual, non-call five-year AT1 securities with a reset coupon rate that references the SORA-OIS rate.

    Market Infrastructure

    Myanmar Launches First Credit Bureau Following Soft Launch

    By Editors | 08/01/2021

    The bureau is a joint venture between MB Investment, a company formed by Myanmar banks, and a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Credit Bureau Asia.

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