ESG / Sustainability

Singapore to Launch Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Sale

01/08/2022

Both institutional and retail investors will be able to apply to purchase the bonds, which will be launched via a book-building process this week.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia SC Proposes Technology Risk Management Rules

01/08/2022

The regulatory framework includes a set of principles for capital market entities to adopt in their use of AI/machine learning.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Revise Convertible Bond Rules

01/08/2022

New trading rules and self-regulatory guidelines are aimed at preventing excess speculation and promoting the development of the convertible bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

High Definition: Does Asia Need a Unified ESG Taxonomy?

01/08/2022

As countries move at different speeds towards developing their own standards, is this multiplicity an obstacle to a greener future?

Enforcement

FSC Fines Bank of Taiwan Over Embezzled Customer Funds

01/08/2022

The illegal behavior lasted nearly 10 years, affecting nine customers, five of which were seniors. The total amount involved was about TWD 84.5 million.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Extends Listing Rules to Cover Share Award Schemes

01/08/2022

The rule amendments relating to share schemes will come into effect on 1 January 2023, however issuers may adopt the amended rules earlier.

Market Infrastructure

SGX, NSE Formally Launch Trading Link at GIFT City

01/08/2022

NSE IFSC-SGX Connect is ready to trade and clear Nifty equity derivatives for global institutions, with seven SGX members already onboarded.

ESG / Sustainability

US Treasury Launches Data Hub for Climate Risk Assessments

01/08/2022

The Climate Data and Analytics Hub will enable financial regulators to use data from across the government to assess climate-related financial stability risks.

APRA Proposes to Enhance Strategic Planning in Superannuation

01/08/2022

APRA proposes to update its prudential standard governing strategic planning and member outcomes in superannuation, just 2.5 years after it took effect.