Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Asks Exchanges to Review Commodity Derivatives Performance

05/02/2020

Performance reviews of commodity derivatives contracts should be conducted each year to ensure alignment with the physical markets.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS to Broaden Range of Climate Risks Included in Stress Tests

05/02/2020

The current priority is to collect climate-related data and understand how it impacts FIs in order to conduct a proper stress test, says MAS board member Ong Ye Kung.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, IPOS Launch Joint Initiative to Unlock Value from Intangible Assets

05/02/2020

Until end-2020, a pilot programme will help companies undergo an evaluation and audit process to assess their intangible assets as indicators of business value.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Bourse to Grant Relief on Issuer Results Announcements

04/02/2020

Listed companies experiencing difficulties publishing results or audited financial statements due to coronavirus-related travel and other restrictions may be granted relief.

Securities / Derivatives

BSE, NSE Launch New Trading Platforms for Debt Securities

04/02/2020

BSE India launched its new RFQ Platform on Monday and NSE on Tuesday. The platforms offer greater transparency and access to debt securities for eligible investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand, Luxembourg Explore Financial Market Cooperation

04/02/2020

Thailand’s SEC and LuxSE have discussed cooperation to promote sustainable finance, while also agreeing to explore the creation of a trading link between the two countries.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam to Bolster Capital at State-owned Banks

04/02/2020

Vietcombank and Vietinbank will each receive government funds to bolster their capital. Agribank will be allowed to retain its earnings rather than contribute to the state budget.

Market Infrastructure

World Federation of Exchanges Sets Out 2020 Priorities

04/02/2020

In 2020, the WFE will focus its work on the role of exchanges in creating data, the role of CCPs in ensuring systemic safety, and ESG issues.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Finds Mismanaged Liquidity at More Private Equity Funds

04/02/2020

The FSS has identified at least four firms whose funds face potential liquidity crisis risks, similar to Lime Asset Management, which has so far frozen 1.7tr won in assets.