Capital Adequacy

New Capital Rules May Force Philippine Rural Banks to Close

08/06/2022

RBAP president Albert Concha says higher capital requirements proposed by BSP will cause rural bank closures and stunt financial inclusion initiatives.

Supervision & Enforcement

OJK Indonesia to Enhance Regulatory Cooperation with APRA, FSA

08/06/2022

The APRA MoU is focused on banking and insurance supervision. The FSA agreement focuses on digital innovation in the financial services sector.

Sustainable Finance

Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative

08/06/2022

BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.

Climate Risk

CFTC Consults on Climate Impacts to Derivatives, Commodities

07/06/2022

The CFTC may use the information collected to inform actions such as the issuance of new or amended guidance, interpretations, policy statements, or regulations.

Reporting & Disclosures

TWSE Launches New ESG Disclosure Platform

07/06/2022

Listed companies are required to disclose the relevant information, or explain why they cannot, within six months of the end of each fiscal year.

Trading & Investment

LME Hit with Lawsuits Over Nickel Trade Cancellations

07/06/2022

Judicial review claims from Elliott Associates and Jane Street Global Trading challenge LME’s decisions to cancel nickel trades in March.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Announces Updated Financial Reporting Rules for AFS Licensees

07/06/2022

AFS licensees’ financial reports must contain disclosures consistent with the financial reports of other for-profit entities, prepared under AASB standards.

Credit Risk

CBIRC Directs FIs to Offer Additional Relief to Covid-Hit Sectors

07/06/2022

The CBIRC is asking banks and insurers to improve the financial services they provide to enterprises in industries affected by Covid-19.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI Opens Applications for Fourth Sandbox Cohort

06/06/2022

The fourth sandbox cohort will focus on preventing fraud. Eight entities have also been selected to participate in the third cohort on MSME lending.