Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Publishes New Data Series for Measuring Mortgage Risk

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The release of the new debt-to-income data comes as the government considers including it as an additional tool in the RBNZ’s macro-prudential toolkit.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines to Relaunch OF Bank to Create Digital-only Bank

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The Overseas Filipino Bank was launched in January to cater to overseas Filipino workers, who will more easily be able to access digital-only services.

Market Infrastructure

Myanmar to Set Up Alternative Market for Unlisted Companies

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The so-called ‘Myanmar Public Companies Board’ will serve as a stepping stone for domestic companies to list on the YSX, which still lists only 5 companies.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Guidance on Climate Risk Disclosures

By Editors | 13/08/2019

The new guidance describes climate change as a “systemic risk that could have a material impact on the future financial position, performance or prospects of entities”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Almost Ready to Release Central Bank Digital Currency

By Editors | 13/08/2019

PBOC deputy director for payments Mu Chungchun said the new digital currency and electronic payment system that would not rely entirely on blockchain.

Market Infrastructure

How a Consortium Created an Open Taxonomy for MAS 610

By Editors | 13/08/2019

Recognising the depth of the challenge posed by the new MAS 610 standard, AxiomSL decided that this industry challenge merited an innovative approach.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand, Cambodia to Cooperate on Cross-Border Listings

By Editors | 13/08/2019

Thailand and Cambodia’s securities regulators have agreed on a plan to enable cross-border equity offerings and depositary receipts in a bid to boost the development of the CSX.

Market Infrastructure

Opening Up China’s Futures Market: A Consistent Message

By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2019

Since the start of this year, Chinese regulators have been consistent about a plan to opening up the futures market to foreign investors.

Capital / Liquidity

China Intervenes to Support a Third Troubled Bank

By Editors | 12/08/2019

China’s sovereign wealth fund and the Shandong provincial government will invest in Hengfeng Bank, which failed to disclose its financial statements for two straight years.