Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Relaxes Rules on Fundraising Through STOs

25/01/2022

The single platform fundraising cap is increasing to TWD 200 million, and overseas Chinese and foreigners will be allowed to invest in STOs.

Market Infrastructure

China Issues Foundational Rules to Connect Bond Markets

25/01/2022

Participants will be able to access the interbank and exchange-traded bond markets without having to open separate accounts.

Ant Group Faces Continued Regulatory Pressure

23/01/2022

Regulators asked Ant Group to remove a new fund investment advisory service just a week after its official launch.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Issues Disclosure Rules for Overseas ESG Funds

23/01/2022

The rules set out the disclosures overseas ESG-themed funds should make to be distributed in Taiwan.

Market Infrastructure

China to Launch Nationwide Credit Risk Classification System

21/01/2022

Every enterprise will be categorised according to their risk profiles. The grades will be used to signal risk and early warnings.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Proposes to Enhance Securities Settlement System

19/01/2022

The draft rules enable DvP settlement for proprietary and custody businesses involving institutional investors by linking securities transfers to cash payments.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Require Listed Companies to Disclose GHG Emissions

18/01/2022

The largest listed companies, as well as those in the steel and cement sectors, will have to disclose GHG emissions in their 2022 annual reports.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Gets New Mechanism to Transfer Excess Reserves to GIC

17/01/2022

MAS will transfer about SGD 185 billion in excess reserves to the government in stages. GIC is estimated to become the world’s third-largest sovereign wealth fund as a result.

China’s NPC Standing Committee Revises Company Law

16/01/2022

The law strengthens the responsibilities, loyalty and diligence obligations of controlling shareholders and management personnel to protect investors.