Market Infrastructure

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Help Eswatini Establish Carbon Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/03/2024

The TWSE and TCX signed MoUs with the Eswatini Stock Exchange to enhance cooperation including in carbon credit business.

Market Infrastructure

Japan to Permanently Cease Euroyen TIBOR on 30 December

By Editors | 07/03/2024

ISDA confirmed that the announcement from JBA TIBOR Administration “constitutes an index cessation event”.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP to Enhance Reporting Rules for Money Services Businesses

By Editors | 06/03/2024

MSBs would also need to notify the BSP within five days of any event which may have a significant negative impact on their business or reputation.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ: New Cyber Reporting Rule to Start Next Month

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2024

Regulated entities will be required to report material cyber incidents to the RBNZ within 72 hours starting from 8 April 2024.

Big Picture

Japan’s Market and Corporate Reforms – New Dawn or Déjà Vu?

By Gavin Blair | 05/03/2024

Reforms to boost the capital market and asset management sector are driving optimism in Japan.

Sanctions

BRICS Nations to Create Blockchain-based Payment System

By Editors | 05/03/2024

The move aimed at increasing the role of the BRICS in the international monetary system and reducing reliance on US dollars.

Big Picture

BIS Explores Design Features of Fast Payment Systems

By Editors | 05/03/2024

New BIS article outlines the main design features of fast payment systems that may foster adoption, such as allowing non-bank participation.

Market Infrastructure

ASIFMA Calls for More Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2024

ASIFMA calls for a further increase in the individual investment quota and a more extensive expansion to the list of eligible products.

Market Infrastructure

Bonnie Chan Takes Over as Chief Executive of HKEX

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

The CEO-handover took effect just after HKEX reported an 18% jump in its 2023 profits, but a 13% drop in fourth-quarter profits.