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Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Sets Tentative Launch Dates for VCM, POS Enhancements
09/03/2020
The volatility control mechanism will be expanded to over 500 stocks in May 2020. The enhanced pre-opening session for stocks and listed funds will be introduced in October 2020.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia to Add Anti-Corruption Measures to LEAP Market Rules
09/03/2020
Bursa Malaysia seeks feedback on whether the requirements for LEAP Market companies to implement anti-corruption and whistle-blowing measures should be principle-based or prescriptive.
ESG / Sustainability
FCA Proposes ‘Comply or Explain’ Approach to Climate Disclosures
08/03/2020
The FCA proposes to require companies with a UK premium listing to either make climate-related disclosures consistent with the TCFD recommendations, or explain their non-compliance.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Bourse Publishes Updated ESG Reporting Guidance
08/03/2020
The additional guidance follows a December decision to make certain ESG disclosures mandatory, effective for financial years commencing on or after 1 July 2020.
AML / KYC
Philippine Lawmakers Warned of Urgent Need to Pass AML Reforms
08/03/2020
The AMLC has urged lawmakers to quickly pass legislative amendments to address AML/CTF deficiencies to avoid being grey- or black-listed by the FATF.
AML / KYC
FATF Issues Guidance Paper on Digital Identity Systems
07/03/2020
The guidance recommends a risk-based approach which relies on a set of assurance frameworks and technical standards for digital ID systems.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Service to Simplify Shareholder E-Voting
06/03/2020
SEBI proposes to enable access to multiple e-voting service providers through a single login and authentication at the depository level.
Capital / Liquidity
UPDATED – RBI Seizes Control of Troubled Lender Yes Bank
06/03/2020
The RBI says it had “no alternative” to protect the interests of the public and depositors, given the absence of a credible revival plan. A draft plan for Yes Bank’s reconstruction is open for comment.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Sets Out Expectations on Algo-Trading Risk Management
06/03/2020
During thematic examinations last year, the HKMA observed a number of sound practices used by some institutions to manage the risks associated with algorithmic trading.
Big Picture
IIF Calls for Global Alignment of Sustainability Efforts
06/03/2020
The IIF paper says fragmentation around climate risk assessment has emerged in the areas of prudential regulation and supervision, market and conduct regulation, taxonomy and disclosure.
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