Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Prepares Stop-Gap Legislation to Protect Crypto Investors

01/11/2022

The proposed legislation will empower the FSC to punish unfair trading in virtual assets the same way it does in the stock market.

Enforcement

Google Fined $275m in India for Anti-Competitive Practices

01/11/2022

Google is ordered to allow the use of third-party payment processing services in its Play Store and not discriminate against apps facilitating UPI payments.

Enforcement

New York Court Dismisses Tom Hayes LIBOR Rigging Case

01/11/2022

US prosecutors had filed a motion to dismiss the case after two other traders were acquitted in January. Hayes is still trying to get his UK conviction overturned.

SEBI Standardises Rating Scales Used in Issuer & Credit Ratings

01/11/2022

Standardised symbols, definitions and descriptors have been devised for issuer ratings and corporate credit ratings, following consultation with CRAs.

ASIC Publishes Inspection Findings from Six Biggest Audit Firms

01/11/2022

Based on the number of negative findings in the files ASIC assessed, EY demonstrated the highest quality audits, followed by BDO and PwC.

FSC Korea to Relax Mortgage Rules for New Homebuyers

01/11/2022

A KRW 50 trillion liquidity support package will also be launched to help SMEs and startups burdened by high interest rates and provide financing for their future growth.

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Panel 6: Transition Risks and Drivers for ESG Investing

01/11/2022

This panel looks at best practice approaches to understanding and managing the climate and broader environmental risks in portfolios and how can we ensure a just transition.

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Panel 5: The Case for Active Engagement

01/11/2022

This panel looks at how active engagement can contribute to transition efforts globally, and, in instances where it fails, how divestment should be a last resort.

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Panel 4: The Rise of Sustainability Linked Bonds

01/11/2022

This panel explores the strengths and potential limitations of SLB and ESG debt and measuring the performance of sustainability-linked projects to ensure companies are not engaging in greenwashing.