Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

China Uses CNY Cross-border More than USD for First Time

By Editors | 30/04/2023

The yuan was used in 48.4 percent of China’s cross-border transactions in March, compared to 46.7 percent for the dollar.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Updates Guidance for Reportable Situations Regime

By Editors | 29/04/2023

ASIC says the focus of the update is to improve consistency and quality of reporting practices and reduce the regulatory burden on licensees

Cryptocurrency

SFC Chief Julia Leung Offers View Into 2023 Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2023

Julia Leung said the SFC will issue the new virtual assets rules in May, and that it developing a free carbon emissions calculator tool to help SMEs in climate-related reporting.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Raises ABSD Stamp Duties to Cool Property Market

By Editors | 28/04/2023

Foreigners buying any residential property in Singapore will see the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty double.

CBDCs

China to Start Using CBDC in Cross-Border Trade

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2023

Xuzhou will use the e-CNY for payment of Belt and Road trade costs; Changshu City will use it to pay civil servants.

Sustainable Finance

Japan: Reforms Needed to Boost Digital Green Bond Market

By Editors | 28/04/2023

Expert panel finds that the technology used in JPX’s digitally tracked green bond has other applications, but some challenges need to be addressed first.

Trading & Investment

Firms Must Continue to Act to Ensure Orderly LIBOR Transition: FSB

By Editors | 28/04/2023

A “pile-up” towards end-June 2023 that could introduce operational risks and wider market disruption, the FSB said.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Defer Publication of Virtual Banks Framework

By Editors | 28/04/2023

The BOT said it received “helpful” consultative feedback and now needs more time to clarify the licensing conditions and produce an application manual.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Boards Should Take Requisitions Seriously: SGX RegCo

By Editors | 27/04/2023

While requisitions may be unwelcome, boards should consider their merits and engage with the requisitionists to find common ground.