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Market Infrastructure
FSB Releases Final Feedback on SME Financing Study
By Garima Chitkara | 02/12/2019
The FSB undertook a study to understand the impact of Basel III on bank financing of SMEs and found no material impact on their access to capital and credit.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Set to Consult on Reorganisation of TSE Boards
By Editors | 02/12/2019
The TSE will consult on the criteria for companies to move to the First Section, and measures to enhance the independence of listed subsidiaries from their parent companies.
Capital / Liquidity
China Publishes Draft Framework for D-SIB Assessments
By Editors | 28/11/2019
Moody’s says the regulation may widen credit divergences between large and small banks, as the latter are less likely to receive less government support.
Market Infrastructure
China Eyes Stronger Data Governance Standards for Financial Sector
By Editors | 28/11/2019
The China Banking Association is working to develop technology standards to facilitate data analysis, while also ensuring adequate security and data quality management.
ESG / Sustainability
Why the HKMA is Taking ESG Investing Seriously
By AsianInvestor | 26/11/2019
The head of risk for the de-facto central bank’s investment portfolio explains why it is implementing ESG principles into its investing practices.
Market Infrastructure
MAS, ABS Conclude 6th Crisis Response Testing Exercise
By Editors | 23/11/2019
‘Exercise Raffles’ brought together the public and private sectors – including the FS-ISAC, HKMA, CSA, SGX, SWIFT and FIS Global – to test cyber and operational disruption response capabilities.
Market Infrastructure
ACCC Authorises ABA Changes to Banking Code of Practice
By Editors | 23/11/2019
The ACCC’s authorisation was needed because changes to the Code to reflect the royal commission recommendations required competing banks to reach an agreement through the ABA.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA Reviews Proposal to Reorganise Tokyo Bourse
By Editors | 22/11/2019
The proposal would recast the TSE’s existing boards into a “prime” market for blue chips, a “standard” market for mid-tier companies and a “growth” board for startups.
Market Infrastructure
FSB Urges ISDA to Embed LIBOR Pre-Cessation Trigger in Definitions
By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2019
The FSB says a pre-cessation trigger should be added alongside a cessation trigger as standard language in definitions for both new and outstanding derivatives contracts.
Market Infrastructure
CEINEX Prepares to Launch Shanghai-Deutsche Stock Connect
By Editors | 21/11/2019
Under the plan, German companies will issue CDRs on the SSE, and Chinese companies will issue GDRs on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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