Markets & Infrastructure

    Reporting & Disclosures

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    JD Digits to Set Up Financial Holding Company: Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021

    The financial holding company will be separate from JD Digits’ other technology businesses, and is aimed at achieving compliance with new rules for China’s fintech sector.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Seeks Penalties from Westpac Over Credit Insurance Sales

    By Editors | 12/04/2021

    ASIC says Westpac debited premiums for consumer credit insurance from customers who did not agree to purchase the products.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand SEC Amends Rules for Capital Market Auditors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021

    The experience requirement for auditors in the capital markets has been reduced from a minimum of 10 years to seven years.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    PBOC Researchers Call for Establishment of Yuan Futures Market

    By Editors | 11/04/2021

    Offshore RMB rates are becoming increasingly influential, suggesting that they will play an even bigger role in pricing in future.

    Structural Regulation

    China Issues Largest Ever Antitrust Fine Against Alibaba

    By Editors | 11/04/2021

    The 18bn yuan penalty is the highest antitrust fine ever to be imposed in China, equivalent to 4% of Alibaba’s 2019 revenues.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Market Data & Technology

    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.

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