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ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Sets Out Principles for Supervisory Approach on Climate
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2020
The HKMA expects the results of the industry greenness self-assessments in August 2020, which will inform its supervisory expectations ahead of a consultation next year.
Market Infrastructure
The New Normal: Conduct Risk & Personal Accountability
By Stephen Scott | 01/07/2020
Increasingly, leaders along all Three Lines of Defence are being held personally accountable for misconduct that takes place on their watch, says Stephen Scott at Starling.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Proposes April 2022 Go-Live of CHESS Replacement
By Editors | 30/06/2020
The revised timetable accounts for Covid-19 related disruptions, accommodates functionality changes, and provides more time to ensure user readiness.
Market Infrastructure
Covid-19 Liquidity Issues to Morph into Solvency Threat: BIS
By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2020
Once the acute illiquidity phase of the crisis passes and insolvency problems emerge, the onus of crisis management will shift from central banks to fiscal authorities.
Securities / Derivatives
US Regulators Approve Volcker Rule Revisions
By Editors | 30/06/2020
The latest amendment allows banks to invest in venture capital and credit funds and reduces the amount of capital they have to set aside against inter-affiliate swap trades.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Bodies Call on EU to Reform Benchmarks Regulation
By Editors | 30/06/2020
The majority of third-country benchmarks pose no systemic risk but could nevertheless be barred from use in the EU due to a costly and burdensome third-country benchmark regime.
Fintech / Regtech
BOT Opens Applications for New FX E-Money Licences
By Editors | 30/06/2020
Non-bank operators can apply for a new licence to issue e-money in foreign currencies for customer payments for cross-border goods and services.
ESG / Sustainability
The Increasingly Important Role of Stock Exchanges in Social Contracts
By Adam Wielowieyski | 30/06/2020
The automation of markets enables a wider movement towards valuing companies on their moral contributions to society as much as their ability to maximise profitability, says HKEX’s Adam Wielowieyski.
Market Infrastructure
China May Grant Securities Licences to Major Banks – Report
By Editors | 29/06/2020
At least two major banks are expected to be allowed to conduct investment banking business intially, rather than the full range of securities services.
Market Infrastructure
China Sets Stage for GBA Wealth Management Connect Scheme
By Editors | 29/06/2020
Under a pilot scheme, Greater Bay Area residents will be able to invest in wealth management products distributed by GBA banks across boundaries.
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