Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    ARRC Publishes Guidance on Swap Rate, Business Loans, ABS

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    The ARRC has published a formula to calculate fallbacks from the USD LIBOR ICE Swap Rate, simplified fallback language for business loans, and a model for using SOFR in ABS products.

    Structural Regulation

    BNM Shariah Advisory Council Rules RFRs Permissible

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    The ruling was made based on the justification that the compounding methodology is “merely an arithmetic method” and does not affect compliance with Shariah requirements.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Makes Legislative Instruments on Adviser Requirements

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/03/2021

    ASIC has introduced legislative instruments covering advice fee consents and lack of independence disclosure requirements.

    Structural Regulation

    HK to Consult on SPAC Listing Framework in June – Report

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    The rules are expected to include conditions for sponsors or SPACs. Acquisition targets will have to meet the existing standards for IPOs.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Requires Intermediaries to Seek Approval for Change in Control

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    Under the new guidelines, transfer of shareholding among immediate relatives shall not result into change in control for unlisted body […]

    AI Risk & Governance

    Central Banks Should Embrace Innovation: Jacqueline Loh

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    MAS’ Jacqueline Loh outlined several central bank-led innovation initiatives underway, including a project that will help quantify the ESG impact of investments and loan portfolios.

    Capital Adequacy

    SEBI Relaxes Valuation Rules For AT1 Bonds

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/03/2021

    Under revised regulations, the deemed residual maturity of perpetual or AT1 bonds would remain 10 years until 31 March 2022.

    Trading & Investment

    US Securities Regulator Opens Inquiry into SPAC Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2021

    The SEC has reportedly written to banks seeking information on how underwriters are managing the risks involved.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Delays National Consumer Credit Protection Act Reforms

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/03/2021

    Whether or not responsible lending obligations are repealed, ASIC says it will enforce lending standards as part of its focus on consumer protection.

    Structural Regulation

    FMSB Issues Draft Standard on ‘Appropriate’ Use of Term SONIA

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2021

    The main use cases where a robust rationale may be identified for using Term SONIA in lending products include trade finance, working capital, and Islamic finance products.

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