Trading & Investment

CSRC to Expand Pilot Scheme on Infrastructure REITs

22/03/2022

The CSRC plans to allow publicly offered REITs to acquire affordable rental housing projects, saying this will help to increase the supply of housing.

Reporting & Disclosures

China Identifies Data Fraud Occurring in Carbon Market

20/03/2022

Data verification firms were found to have tampered with emissions reports, published fake testing data, and fabricated coal samples sent for testing.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Chinese Policymakers Pledge Measures to Reassure Markets

19/03/2022

Vice-Premier Liu He said that the FSDC will propose “strong and effective responsive initiatives” to manage any risks which may endanger the financial system.

Liquidity Risk

European Energy Traders Seek Central Bank Liquidity Support

17/03/2022

Key energy producers and traders in Europe are asking for “emergency” liquidity assistance to help them meet margin calls in energy derivatives.

Trading & Investment

UPDATED – LME Forced to Halt Nickel Trading Again

17/03/2022

A technical fault permitted nickel trades to execute below a newly installed price limit, after the market was closed for a week.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CSRC Issues Draft Rules to Enhance Civil Compensation System

16/03/2022

The rules will enable aggrieved investors to claim compensation from amounts already paid by securities violators in fines and confiscations.

Trading & Investment

LME Set to Reopen Following Nickel Short Squeeze Incident

16/03/2022

Chinese nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group has secured a liquidity facility to help it meet its margin and settlement obligations on the LME.

Cryptocurrency

Australia: Senator Calls on Govt to Accelerate Work on Crypto Regulation

15/03/2022

Senator Andrew Bragg said the government should hire experts to permanently work on crypto regulation within a dedicated unit of Treasury.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Outlines Progress to Advance GBA Connectivity

10/03/2022

About 20,000 investors from the GBA cities participated in the Wealth Management Connect programme by the end of 2021.