ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Issues Supervisory Guidance on Greenwashing in Funds

04/06/2022

ESMA says administrative measures, including enforcement, may be appropriate in cases where SFDR disclosures are misleading or do not match fund documentation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CFTC Files Suit Against Winklevoss-founded Crypto Exchange

03/06/2022

The CFTC says Gemini misled the regulator about whether it could prevent manipulation in the prices used as a benchmark for a bitcoin futures contract.

Fintech / Regtech

Green Link Digital Bank Launches Operations in Singapore

03/06/2022

Green Link Digital Bank, owned by Greenland Group and Linklogis, will seek to address the needs of underserved MSMEs.

AML / KYC

US to Seek New UN Sanctions if DPRK Tests Nuclear Weapon

03/06/2022

The US tried to impose new UN sanctions on North Korea last week but the resolution was vetoed by China and Russia.

ESG / Sustainability

LuxSE, India INX Announce New MOU, First Dual Listing

02/06/2022

The MOU promises to facilitate listings of Indian sustainable securities on LuxSE, which will help to enhance their visibility to international investors.

AML / KYC

US Issues New Russia Sanctions, EU Approves 6th Package

02/06/2022

The US is targeting more Russian government and business officials and technology. The EU approved an embargo on seaborne oil imports.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Strengthen Integrity of Securities Issuance Practices

02/06/2022

The guidelines aim to improve systems and mechanisms used by intermediaries to prevent dishonest practices and corruption in securities issuance activities.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Revise Position Limits for Single Stock Options, Futures

02/06/2022

HKEX also proposes to remove the additional position limits that apply to mini-HSI and mini-HSCEI futures and options contracts.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Drafts Indicators to Assess Social Projects

02/06/2022

A draft set of indicators have been published which issuers can use to help them assess the social impacts of projects financed with social bonds.