Market Infrastructure

HKMA, SFC Consult on Calculation Periods for OTC Derivatives Clearing

16/12/2021

The existing list of calculation periods will be exhausted in about one year’s time. The HKMA and SFC propose to add eight similar calculation periods to the clearing rules.

Securities / Derivatives

China’s SAFE Grants Fresh QDII Quotas, Mid-month

16/12/2021

The irregular mid-month disclosure suggests that policymakers are intent on containing the rapid appreciation of the yuan.

Singapore Announces Measures to Cool Property Market

16/12/2021

Measures to tighten financing conditions for both public and private housing will encourage greater financial prudence, the Ministry of Finance said.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance

16/12/2021

The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.

Fintech / Regtech

ISDA Advances Work to Develop Standards for Crypto Derivatives

15/12/2021

Contractual standards for digital asset derivatives will provide a foundation for the market and help enhance transparency, liquidity and price discovery.

Capital / Liquidity

China Introduces New Measures to Incentivise Bank Lending

15/12/2021

The PBOC is providing banks with capital to lend to small businesses, and acting as an intermediary between lenders and property developers.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Allows Derivative Warrants to Use Foreign Stocks

15/12/2021

The first six derivative warrants with foreign underlying stocks were listed on the SET on Wednesday, issued by Macquarie Securities.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS to Raise Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards

15/12/2021

The new rules will require corporate finance advisers to establish a governance framework for due diligence which includes ensuring the veracity of information obtained.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Set to Launch Digital Licensing Platform on WINGS

15/12/2021

New electronic licensing forms for licence applications, annual returns, notifications and regulatory filings are to be submitted through WINGS from 3 January.