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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Relaxes Banking Rules to Boost Venture Investments, Corporate Lending
By Editors | 05/07/2023
The limit on bank acquisitions of unlisted equity securities is raised and the loan-to-deposit ratio requirement applied to foreign bank branches is relaxed.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia: New Report Calls into Question Credibility of Corporate Reporting
By Editors | 05/07/2023
The poor quality of disclosure suggests that directors are not taking their responsibility seriously, said Professor Peter Carey at Deakin University.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Offers Clarity on Directorships of Debenture Trustees
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/07/2023
The regulator noted issuers that are not companies under India’s Companies Act, 2013 are not obligated to appoint directors.
Market Infrastructure
Bond Connect Will be Further Enhanced, Says HKMA Chief
By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2023
HKMA chief Eddie Yue discussed plans to open foreign access to the onshore treasury bond futures market and allow repo trades via Bond Connect.
Market Infrastructure
New SGX, NSE IX Platform to Add Nifty Liquidity
By Jill Wong | 04/07/2023
SGX says the new NSE IX-SGX GIFT Connect will help deepen the liquidity pool for Nifty products.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Passes Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Unfair Trading
By Editors | 03/07/2023
The FSC will be able to impose a penalty surcharge of up to twice the amount of illegally earned profits. The enhanced penalties will take effect in January 2024.
ESG / Sustainability
HKEX’s Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Where to Start?
By Alan Au | 03/07/2023
Alan Au, Helena Wong, and Ariana Szeto offer guidance on preparing for HKEX’s new climate-related disclosure requirements.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Issues Rules Requiring CRAs to Name Uncooperative Issuers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2023
SEBI has issued new rules to address the growing number of issuers refusing to provide information to CRAs to properly assess their credit risk.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Issues New Guidance on Use of IFAs
By Editors | 03/07/2023
The guidance sets out expectations on the advice IFAs provide on proposed transactions such as exit offers and interested person transactions.
Enforcement
CFTC Establishes Task Forces to Target Cyber Threats, Environmental Fraud
By Editors | 02/07/2023
The task forces will help the CFTC address cybersecurity issues, emerging technologies like AI, and fraud in carbon markets.
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