SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Will No Longer Use Blockchain for CHESS Replacement System

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2023

ASX said the rebuild will need to use “a more conventional technology” and no longer involve blockchain or DLT.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Becomes First Asian Sovereign to Sell Blue Bond

By Editors | 22/05/2023

Indonesia sold a JPY 104.8 billion blue bond with four-tranches, less than two years after establishing a framework to do so.

ESG / Sustainability

ACSI Updates Voting Policy to Promote Gender Balance on Boards

By Editors | 22/05/2023

The policy means ASX300 companies could face recommendations ‘against’ male director re-elections if women do not occupy a minimum of 30% of board seats.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Introduces New Risk Disclosure Rules for Equity Derivatives

By Editors | 22/05/2023

The new rules are a response to findings that that 9 out of 10 individual traders in the equity F&O segment experience net losses.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Consults on Revisions to Takeovers and Share Buy-back Rules

By Editors | 21/05/2023

This includes a proposal to add a new rule to give an offeror and an offeree company the option to despatch Codes documents by electronic means.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Announces Launch Date for HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model

By Editors | 21/05/2023

The HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model will launch on 19 June 2023. HKEX is now accepting applications for Dual Counter Market Makers.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Highlights Challenges of Measuring CCP Margin Procyclicality

By Editors | 20/05/2023

The significant uncertainty in measurements means procyclicality mitigation tools can be miscalibrated, inefficient, or detrimental.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Consults on Corporate Governance Enhancements for AIFs

By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2023

SEBI proposes amendments to borrowing, leverage, custody and tenure rules for AIFs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow Direct Client Participation in Tri-party Repo Segment

By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2023

SEBI proposes to allow NBFCs, insurance companies, and mutual funds to directly participate in the tri-party repo segment of the corporate bond market.