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Securities / Derivatives
SHFE Launches Trading in Steel Rebar, Silver Options
27/12/2022
Rebar futures were listed as early as 2009, and silver futures in 2012. With the two new options products, SHFE now offers 20 futures varieties and 8 options varieties.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Unveils Measures to Improve IPO Market
27/12/2022
The measures will enhance the process for setting IPO price bands, prevent fictitious oversubscriptions, and improve price discovery upon listing.
ESG / Sustainability
SEC Thailand to Allow SME to Issue Sustainability Bonds
27/12/2022
Rule changes will allow SMEs and startups to offer sustainability bonds via crowdfunding and private placement channels.
Converting Property Loans to Business Loans is Illegal, CBIRC Warns
27/12/2022
Some “unscrupulous intermediaries” have been advertising and promoting “illegal” loan conversion as a way to reduce interest costs.
ESG / Sustainability
NYDFS Proposes Guidance on Climate Risk Management
27/12/2022
The guidance focuses on corporate governance; internal control framework; risk management process; data aggregation and reporting; and scenario analysis.
Fintech / Regtech
EU Commission Approves Pilot Use Cases for Digital ID Wallet
27/12/2022
The approved pilots cover payments, travel, and business compatibility. The EU Digital Identity Wallet is expected to go live in 2024.
BOE Proposes to Remove Cap on Bankers Bonuses
27/12/2022
Removing the cap will increase the proportion of compensation that can be set by tools such as deferral, payments in instruments, and risk adjustment.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Official Calls for Structural Changes to Scale Up Green Finance
27/12/2022
Deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao said a formal definition of green finance and a taxonomy are needed, along with a robust ecosystem for third-party verification and assurance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Insurers Are Denying Coverage to Crypto Firms Linked to FTX
27/12/2022
When coverage is provided, it is becoming more pricey and contains broad policy exclusions that would deny any FTX-related claims.
Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai Bourse Opens New Portal to Facilitate New Listings
27/12/2022
The new portal provides inquiry services, listing assessment services, policy regulatory and information, and training for companies seeking an IPO.
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