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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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