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ESG / Sustainability
Japan Launches Trading in New Carbon Credits Market
12/10/2023
On the first day of trading, the TSE said 3,689 tons of emissions were traded, with renewable power being the most active J-Credits category.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Hosts Asia Launch of Revised OECD Principles on Corporate Governance
11/10/2023
The SC chairman said a dedicated sustainability committee has been formed on the SC Board. Deputy finance minister said Parliament will consider the establishment of “Bursa RegSub”.
AML / KYC
Malaysia to Enhance Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
11/10/2023
Companies will have to keep and maintain a register of beneficial owners at their registered offices and report any changes within 14 days.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Mulls Curbs on Stock Market Speculation by Retail Investors
11/10/2023
Governor Lee Bok-hyun said the FSS is looking to crack down on leveraged buying by retail investors and margin call risks.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Sentences Ex-Wirecard Employee to Jail
11/10/2023
The former junior finance executive was sentenced to ten weeks in jail for helping a supervisor embezzle S$47,000.
Market Infrastructure
UPDATED – Japan Suffers Payment Clearing Network Disruption
11/10/2023
Zengin-Net restored its system in the early hours of Thursday (12 October). The FSA ordered the production of a detailed report of the incident.
AML / KYC
Singapore Police Working With Meta to Stop Scams – Report
11/10/2023
The police are working with Meta to terminate WhatsApp lines believed to be used in scams and remove suspicious ads on Facebook and Instagram.
APRA Seeks Increased Transparency on Super Fund Spending
11/10/2023
APRA wants to disclose super fund expenses for marketing, sponsorships, related parties, industry bodies, director and executive remuneration, and political donations.
ESG / Sustainability
ICMA Publishes Analysis of Greenwashing Risks
10/10/2023
ICMA says greenwashing is not prevalent in the sustainable bond market, but is an issue in the sustainable funds space.
AML / KYC
US SEC Adopts Shorter Deadlines for Reporting Beneficial Ownership
10/10/2023
Investors will be required to report in five days rather than ten days if they beneficially own more than 5 percent of a stock.
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