ESG / Sustainability

ISDA Analyses Regulatory Treatment of SLDs in Japan

21/11/2022

The paper considers how sustainability-linked derivatives would be classified and regulated in Japan.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Gazettes Bill to Promote Trading in Dual-Counter Stocks

21/11/2022

The bill, to be introduced for LegCo’s first reading on 30 November, will exempt market makers in dual-counter stocks from stamp duty.

Securities / Derivatives

China Regulators Ask Banks to Report on Liquidity – Report

21/11/2022

The queries were reportedly prompted by a sell-off in bonds which triggered investor withdrawals from wealth management products.

Market Infrastructure

China Optimises Bond Investment Rules to Lure Foreign Investors

21/11/2022

The rules are aimed at making it easier for foreign institutional investors to participate in China’s bond market.

Enforcement

US Court Sentences Theranos Founder Elizabeth Homes to Jail

21/11/2022

A California court sentenced Elizabeth Holmes to 11 years and three months in prison. She will also be required to pay restitution to investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand, Vietnam Go Live With Cross-border QR Payment Link

20/11/2022

The link will enable customers, tourists and merchants make and receive payments with convenience, speed, security, transparency and at low cost, the BOT and SBV said.

NAB to Close Custody, Asset Servicing Business

19/11/2022

NAB is the only Australian big four bank still providing custody services in Australia. Its asset servicing business is now set to be closed in 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

ChinaBond Launches Indicator System for Green Bond Disclosures

19/11/2022

New standard published by China Central Depository & Clearing contains 44 indicators of environmental benefits for green bond issuers to disclose.

ESG / Sustainability

APRA Issues Draft Guidance on Super Fund Investment Governance

19/11/2022

The guidance covers the new SPS 530 requirements on liquidity management, stress testing and valuations, as well as APRA’s expectations on ESG risk management.