Hong Kong has priced the first ever 30-year green bond by an Asian government and the longest tenor bond in its history.
January 28, 2021Banks are expected to work to strengthen their risk controls, particularly around wealth management to avoid penalties and preserve their corporate governance rankings.
December 18, 2020Covid-19 has kickstarted a rush to digitisation. Changes not expected for another 5-10 years will now be seen over the next 18 months, says Fenergo's Greg Watson.
June 23, 2020MAS looks to private banks’ boards and senior management to ensure the effectiveness of policies, processes, controls and systems in sales and advisory practices, and to shape the staff behaviour.
February 17, 2020In light of recent NPA and governance issues at large private banks in India, S&P says Indian banks need an overhaul to enhance risk culture and governance.
April 16, 2018Government to set up single-window clearance for foreign portfolio investors and allow foreign custodians to trade on behalf of their clients without registering with SEBI.
March 1, 2018Private banks, merchant banks can invest on behalf of FPI clients; pre-approval requirement for switching local custodian effectively scrapped.
February 17, 2018