Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Suspends Granting of New Asset Management Licences

20/12/2021

OJK said the moratorium will allow it to evaluate governance, capacity and prudential practices in the mutual fund industry.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSC, KRX Launch ESG Information Platform

20/12/2021

The platform provides information about listed companies’ ESG activities, ratings, sustainability reports and environmental disclosure information.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong FRC Issues Guidance for Audit Committees

20/12/2021

The guidelines are intended to help audit committees adopt best practices in selecting auditors that will enhance the quality of corporate reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Products, Retail Investors to Propel Asia Derivatives Market

20/12/2021

in 2022, Asia derivatives market growth will be driven by ESG-related products and increased retail investor participation.

Big Picture

Global Debt Reached Record $226tr in 2020: IMF

20/12/2021

The debt surge has amplified vulnerabilities and constrained the ability of governments and the private sector to support the recovery.

Enforcement

Japan SESC Recommends Fine for Insider Trading on Crypto Hack

20/12/2021

An individual who learned about the July 2019 theft of cryptocurrency from BITPoint Japan sold shares in its parent before the hack was publicly disclosed.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Calls For Papers on NBFI Risks and Policy Remedies

20/12/2021

The papers will be used to advance the FSB’s understanding of systemic risks in NBFI and specific policy approaches that may be used to address them.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Grants Mutual Funds More Time to Comply with New Norms

20/12/2021

SEBI has issued new guidelines on the use of pool accounts by mutual funds and deferred implementation of new risk management and benchmarking norms.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Seeks Feedback on Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

20/12/2021

The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.