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HKMA Launches Online Resource for Aspiring Bankers
By Editors | 08/09/2022
The new platform, Banking GPS, provides information on major bank functions and job openings, tips on job-hunting, and experience sharing from practitioners.
Securities / Derivatives
CPMI, IOSCO Consider Ways to Boost Client Clearing Access
By Editors | 08/09/2022
Practices to facilitate porting need to be further developed to ensure clients can continue to access clearing in the event of an intermediary default.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea to Revise Rules for Issuing Convertible Preference Shares
By Editors | 08/09/2022
The revisions follow rule changes made last year to prevent convertible bonds from being used to unfairly dilute small shareholders.
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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Clarifies Crypto is Not Taxed as Foreign Currency
By Editors | 08/09/2022
The proposed legislation removes uncertainty regarding whether Bitcoin may be treated as a ‘foreign currency’ for income tax purposes.
Market Infrastructure
CPMI Offers Central Banks Guidance on Liquidity Bridges
By Editors | 08/09/2022
Central bank liquidity bridges can reduce FX, credit, financial stability risks, and enhance cross-border payments by reducing funding costs.
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.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Enhance Obligations for Stock Options Market Makers
By Editors | 08/09/2022
A first phase of enhancements will take effect on 31 October 2022. A second phase will be implemented in H1 2023, subject to market readiness.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Advances Work to Revamp Rules for Crypto Firms
By Editors | 08/09/2022
The SEC will appoint a working group to consider amendments to the regulatory framework. Separately, it has filed a police complaint against Zipmex.
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.
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