SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    ESG / Sustainability

    SC Malaysia Launches New Framework for SRI-Linked Sukuk

    By Editors | 02/07/2022

    Issuers can use SRI-linked sukuk proceeds for general purpose, subject to their commitments to future improvements for sustainability outcomes within a predefined timeline.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Issues New Consultation on Banks’ Cryptoasset Exposures

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2022

    Total bank exposures to Group 2 cryptossets would be capped at 1% of Tier 1 capital. Banks would be permitted to recognise hedging for certain Group 2 cryptoassets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC Launches Open Data Portal to Enhance Transparency

    By Editors | 30/06/2022

    The data centre provides information on business operators, licensed individuals, and the products available – including digital assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Expands Foreign Investor Access to Exchange Bond Market

    By Darien Choong | 30/06/2022

    Foreign institutional investors permitted to participate in the interbank bond market are also allowed to participate in both the SSE and SZSE’s exchange bond markets

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Announces Decision to Allow FPIs to Trade Commodity Derivatives

    By Editors | 30/06/2022

    FPIs will be allowed to trade non-agri commodity derivatives and select non-agri benchmark indices. Only cash-settled contracts will be allowed.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SFC Reviewing Market Practices to Guard Against Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2022

    Reviews underway cover concentration risk in OTC derivatives markets, risk management at futures brokers, and block trading practices.

    Market Infrastructure

    FMSB Publishes Best Practices for Trading Platform Disclosures

    By Editors | 30/06/2022

    Trading platform arrangements should contain information about trading protocols, counterparty name disclosure, prioritisation, use of last look, and trade dispute resolution.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ICMA Issues KPI Registry for Sustainability-Linked Bonds

    By ESG Investor | 30/06/2022

    ICMA has also updated its guidance and introduced clarifications to support growth of the sustainable bond market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese Banks Asked to Prepare for Longer Yuan Trading Hours

    By Editors | 29/06/2022

    Longer trading hours will help meet the rising global demand for yuan transactions, narrow the onshore-offshore spread, and help Chinese investors hedge currency risk.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK FRC Explores Joint Audit Inspections with Mainland Authorities

    By Editors | 29/06/2022

    Hong Kong’s Financial Reporting Council already has 13 cases involving mainland audit work papers, two of which have been concluded.

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