Markets & Infrastructure

Climate Risk

UNDP Launches Open Source Carbon Registry Software

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/08/2023

The registry is the first of its kind in allowing countries to duplicate and customise its open-source code to suit their specific requirements.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Launches Review to Assess MMF Reform Progress

By Editors | 21/08/2023

The objective of the review is to take stock of the progress made by jurisdictions to assess and address money market fund vulnerabilities.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Launches Digital Portal for Unclaimed Deposit Recovery

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/08/2023

Users can utilise the portal to locate their unclaimed deposits and subsequently choose to either claim the funds or reactivate their deposit accounts with their respective banks.

Trading & Investment

Abaxx Seeks to Launch World’s First Nickel Sulphate Futures in Singapore

By Mark Johnston | 21/08/2023

Nickel sulphate is a key ingredient of EV batteries. The launch of the new futures contract is subject to review by MAS.

Trading & Investment

China Unveils Package of Measures to Reinvigorate Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2023

The measures include reducing transaction fees, encouraging stock buybacks by listed companies, and a possible extension of trading hours.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

FSS Korea Targets Internal Controls, Lending Compliance at Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2023

Bank presidents asked to inspect their institutions’ internal control systems, and to do more to contain rising levels of household indebtedness.

Trading & Investment

FSC Korea Outlines Policy Initiatives Planned for H2

By Editors | 20/08/2023

The initiatives focus on restoring investor trust, strengthening capital market structure, and ensuring financial stability.

Structural Regulation

Bangladesh Bank Receives 52 Digital Bank Licence Applications

By Editors | 20/08/2023

The number of applications substantially exceeds projections by Bangladesh Bank, which initially intends to only grant two or three licences

Liquidity Risk

Evergrande Files for Bankruptcy Protection in New York Court

By Editors | 20/08/2023

The Chapter 15 filing is intended to protect Evergrandes US assets while it works to secure approval from creditors for an offshore debt restructuring plan.