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ESG / Sustainability
Bangladesh Issues Green Bond Financing Policy for Banks, NBFIs
By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2022
Banks and NBFIs can issue and invest in green bonds subject to meeting prudential, reporting and disclosure requirements.
Capital / Liquidity
Basel III to Have Muted Capital Impact in APAC: Fitch
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The impact of the final rules will be much lower in APAC than in Europe and the US because APAC jurisdictions rely less on internal models, Fitch says.
Market Infrastructure
Bangladesh Allows Banks to Maintain Nostro Accounts in CNY
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The move will reduce Bangladesh’s reliance on the US dollar in foreign trade transactions and save costs for businesses.
Bangladesh Considers Introducing Market-based FX Rates
By Editors | 18/09/2022
Recent rate fixing is called “discriminatory” against exporters. A new legal framework is being set out to facilitate the confiscation of unreported offshore assets.
Capital / Liquidity
Vietnam: SBV Grants Banks Additional Credit Growth Quotas
By Editors | 17/09/2022
Vietcombank and Agribank were among those granted higher credit growth rate quotas, amid growing calls for the mechanism to be scrapped altogether.
Big Picture
ASIFMA Offers Guidance on Identifying Labour-related ESG Risks
By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2022
ASIFMA’s new paper says open dialogue and engagement is needed for investors to better understand the labour practices of investee companies.
ESG / Sustainability
Sri Lanka SEC, CSE Sign MOU with Accounting Body on ESG
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/09/2022
MOUs with CFA Society and CA Sri Lanka were signed as a prelude to the establishment of an ESG index by the CSE.
ESG / Sustainability
Climate-focused PE Body Launches APAC Chapter
By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022
Expansion aims to support private markets efforts to reduce GHG emissions and speed-up net zero transition.
Sri Lanka to Face Challenges Implementing IMF Conditions
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 07/09/2022
Economists say the package will not be a panacea for Sri Lanka’s problems, with the economy already shrinking due to policies recommended by the IMF.
Market Infrastructure
Bangladesh Bank to Enable FX Clearing via RTGS System
By Editors | 01/09/2022
Banks can clear USD, GBP, EUR, CAD and JPY through the RTGS system starting from 4 September. CNY clearing will be allowed “soon”.
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