MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Securities / Derivatives

FSB Issues Guidance on Implementing SFT Data Standards

By Editors | 13/04/2021

The FSB has published FAQs to help national authorities implement the SFT Data Standards to facilitate global collection and aggregation of SFT data.

Enforcement

Regulators Order Ant Group to Establish Financial Holding Company

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2021

Ant Group will have to accept greater regulatory supervision, improve its corporate governance, and separate some of its businesses.

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.