Sustainability & ESG

Trading & Investment

SGX, NZX Sign MoU on Market Development, Information Exchange

By Garima Chitkara | 08/03/2018

MoU aimed at promoting market development initiatives in Asia Pacific region, including for derivatives, secondary listings and ETFs.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia Raises Standards for SRI Funds

By Editors | 20/12/2017

New guidelines introduce additional disclosure and reporting requirements for SRI-designated funds.

Sustainable Finance

Philippines Signs up to ASEAN Fund Passport Scheme; Green Bond Standards Introduced

By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017

ASEAN conference also hears of plans to allow cross-border transfer of capital markets professionals without additional license requirements.

Structural Regulation

Guangdong, HK to Boost Financial Cooperation

By Editors | 30/10/2017

Governments to relax restrictions on cross-border business operations and boost RMB flows; cooperate further on fintech and green finance.

KYC & CDD

Dangers in Banks Supply Chain Facilitation

By JP Reimann | 19/10/2017

Why supporting supply chain activity could be a regulatory and reputational minefield for banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

China Regulators Eye Standardisation, Senior Managers Regime

By Editors | 12/06/2017

China’s top financial regulators have developed a strategic plan to create a “standardised financial system”, including joint measures on risk […]

Reporting & Disclosures

BSP, World Bank Unit Ink Agreement on Bank ESG

By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

Banking regulator, International Finance Corporation to develop new governance and risk management assessment tools.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Chief Urges Continuation of Reform

By Samuel Riding | 20/03/2017

But Mark Carney suggests body will investigate ‘unintended consequences’ of regulation.

Trading & Investment

HK Expands Fund Disclosure Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 06/03/2017

All authorised funds must now disclose ongoing charges, past performance.