Market Infrastructure

Japan To Introduce Mandatory English Disclosures on Prime Market

18/01/2024

The TSE will require all listed firms on its Prime Market to make disclosures in English and Japanese starting 2025.

Ping An Bank Names 41 Developers Eligible for Funding Support

17/01/2024

Ping An Bank has adjusted its risk assessment and funding approval procedures to enhance funding support to China’s property sector.

Enforcement

CSRC Fines Three Executives for Stock Price Manipulation

16/01/2024

Following its investigation, the CSRC has imposed a total fine of CNY 661 million.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Offers Incentives for Early Use of New Standard Loan Form

16/01/2024

Lenders that adopt the new loan application form ahead of mandatory adoption will receive a reduction in the annual supervisory fee for 2024 and 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Defers Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Equity Options

16/01/2024

The SFC is delaying margin requirements for non-centrally cleared equity options to align with the UK and EU’s timelines.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Holiday Trading to Include Currency Futures, Options from 29 March

16/01/2024

HKEX will include currency futures and options in derivatives holiday trading starting from 29 March 2024.

Enforcement

US SEC, DOJ Settle Morgan Stanley Block Trading Probe

15/01/2024

Morgan Stanley agreed to pay more than USD 249 million to settle fraud charges and for failing to enforce information barriers.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Proposes Legislation to Introduce Climate Reporting Reforms

15/01/2024

The commencement date for the largest entities to file sustainability reports based on standards issued by the AASB is 1 July 2024.

AML / KYC

SC Malaysia Charges Three for Money Laundering Offences

15/01/2024

The three individuals face a combined 28 money laundering charges over illegal proceeds totalling MYR 283.5 million.