Australia to Update Guidance on Payment Times Reporting

28/07/2022

Treasury says it has received a high number of enquiries from reporting entities and their advisers regarding administration of the Payment Times Reporting Scheme.

ESG / Sustainability

Shenzhen Exchange Launches New ESG Indices and Methodology

28/07/2022

The annualised returns of the new ESG leading indices show “much better performance” than their parent indices, the SZSE said.

AML / KYC

US Treasury Allows Payouts on Russia Bond CDS

28/07/2022

General licence authorises US persons to participate in auction processes and receive Russian bonds to settle CDS transactions with Russian entities.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Streamline Panda Bond Issuance Mechanism

28/07/2022

A pilot programme will expand the panda bond issuer base, introduce a frequent issuer programme, and reduce repetitive disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for Online Bond Platforms

28/07/2022

SEBI proposes in a new consultation paper that online bond trading platforms should register as stock brokers or be run by SEBI-registered brokers.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Enhance Dialogue Between Listed Companies & Investors

28/07/2022

JPX and JPXI will work with IR platform operator Minsetsu to promote communications between listed companies and investors.

AML / KYC

US SEC Issues Fines Over Identity Theft Prevention Programmes

28/07/2022

JP Morgan Securities will pay a $1.2mn penalty, UBS Financial Services will pay $925,000, and TradeStation Securities will pay $425,000.

ESG / Sustainability

Banking on a Sustainable Future

27/07/2022

Organisastions are faced with the challenge of understanding the nuances of regulations and ensuring they have sufficient capacity to apply them in daily business activities.

AML / KYC

FATF Issues Final AML Guidance for Real Estate Sector

27/07/2022

The guidance sets out the primary risks for the real estate sector and the measures needed to take adequately mitigate these risks.