Sustainability & ESG

Structural Regulation

Vietnam to Adopt IFRS Starting This Year

By Garima Chitkara | 31/05/2018

Vietnam to phase in IFRS standards starting this year until 2020 through the adoption of ten to twenty standards deemed appropriate for implementation.

Structural Regulation

ASIFMA: HK Financial Secretary Lauds China as Global Standards Setter

By JP Reimann | 17/05/2018

James Lau said China is becoming a pioneer in setting global standards with an “open and supportive regulatory environment”; HK a “premier listing platform” for mainland enterprises.

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.