Securities / Derivatives

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    Enforcement

    ASIC: Morningstar Pays Two ESG-related Infringement Notices

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2023

    Morningstar fund investors were exposed to weapons companies for “short periods of time” despite an ESG Policy that prohibited such exposures.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    JPX to Distribute GenAI-based Stock Analysis to Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2023

    JPXI will use AI technology from Israeli venture Bridgewise to deliver more information on TSE-listed companies to investors “than ever before”.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Proposes to Keep Markets Open During Typhoons

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2023

    HKEX proposes operational model to allow markets to remain open during typhoons and rainstorms from July 2024.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines: Trust Entities Allows to Access Primary Market for BSP Securities

    By Mark Johnston | 01/12/2023

    Trust entities have so far only been able to trade BSP securities in the secondary market. The change will help expand the investor base and market liquidity.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Surge in Retail Investors Spurs Calls for Enhanced Derivatives Regulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/11/2023

    Senior stock exchange officials emphasised the need for maintaining market order and product ecosystem diversity amid growing reliance on technology.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Issues Consolidated Guide for New Listing Applicants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2023

    The guide will better equip listing applicants and their advisers to understand HKEX’s listing requirements, says head of listing Katherine Ng.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Tokyo Launches Market Maker Trials for Carbon Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/11/2023

    The market makers for the trial include Sumitomo Corp, Daiwa Securities, Marubeni Corp, Mizuho Bank, and Mitsui & Co.

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    Enforcement

    Korean Banks, Brokers, Execs Sanctioned Over Mis-sold Funds

    By Editors | 30/11/2023

    A number of CEOs and former CEOs were sanctioned over the mis-selling of funds tied to Lime Asset Management and Optimus Asset Management.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Sets Standards for Sale of Green & Sustainable Investment Products

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/11/2023

    Registered institutions that sell and distribute green and sustainable investment products have 12 months to comply.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    UK Court Rules That LME Nickel Trade Cancellations Were Lawful

    By Editors | 30/11/2023

    The court ruling supports the LME’s argument that its actions in March 2022 were necessary to prevent a potential market collapse.

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