ESG / Sustainability

UK, Singapore Establish ‘Green Economy’ Cooperative Framework

03/03/2023

The UK and Singapore will cooperate in the areas set out under three pillars – one being carbon markets and sustainable finance.

HKEX to Open London Office Within H1 2023

03/03/2023

The SEHK and HKFE were confirmed as Recognised Overseas Investment Exchanges by the UK’s FCA this week.

Enforcement

HKEX Warns Issuers Against Using “Partial Truth” Disclosures

02/03/2023

Disciplinary action may follow if an announcement is misleading as a result of omission of material information, HKEX said.

Market Infrastructure

AFME Announces Establishment of T+1 Industry Taskforce

02/03/2023

The task force will assess whether Europe should follow the US and other jurisdictions in moving to shorter settlement cycles.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS is Investigating Crypto Staking Services – Reports

02/03/2023

The FSS has asked at least three crypto exchanges for data related to crypto staking services.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Finalise New Listing Regime This Month – Reports

02/03/2023

Listing rule amendments designed to attract specialist tech firms to list in Hong Kong are expected to be finalised this month.

Hong Kong Appoints Ex-Regulators to HKEX Board

02/03/2023

Former HKMA chief Joseph Yam and ex-SFC chairman Carlson Tong have been appointed as board directors for HKEX.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Consults on Harmonisation Requirements for ISO 20022

02/03/2023

CPMI is seeking feedback on technical harmonisation requirements for the use of ISO 20022 messages in cross-border payments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Address Phishing Scams Targeting Crypto Assets

01/03/2023

Planned legislative changes will include crypto-related phishing scams under the existing law on telecommunications-based financial fraud.