SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

Asian Asset Managers Lag Europe on ESG, says WWF-Singapore

By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2023

Only 38 percent of Asian asset managers reporting on responsible investing actions, compared with 100 percent of European asset managers.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore to Revert to Physical General Meetings in July

By Editors | 23/04/2023

Listed companies will have to hold general meetings at a physical space in Singapore, but they may also use virtual meeting technology to allow remote participation.

Enforcement

Barclays to Close 21 ETN Products Following Over-issuance Incident

By Mark Johnston | 22/04/2023

Barclays will close nearly half of its US-listed ETNs. The bank was penalised by the SEC last year for over-issuing $17.7bn in securities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Issues Guidance on Providing Advice to Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2023

Finance professionals should apply “heightened scrutiny” when recommending or advising on complex and risky products, such as crypto asset securities.

Big Picture

ISLA Details Benefits of Tokenisation in Securities Financing Market

By Editors | 21/04/2023

The paper discusses how tokenisation of assets can open up multiple opportunities for the securities financing industry.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Invites Firms to Review and Improve SRI Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2023

Interested parties are asked to participate in the ongoing development of the SRI Taxonomy and propose ways to align it with the ASEAN Taxonomy.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Investors Prepare to Sue Over Credit Suisse AT1 Bond Losses

By Editors | 21/04/2023

Lawyers for Singapore investors are preparing to argue that the Swiss government’s decision to write off Credit Suisse AT1 bonds violated a free trade agreement.

Enforcement

CSRC Investigating GF Securities for Underwriting Failures

By Editors | 21/04/2023

The investigation is related to a 2018 share issuance for which Hong Kong-listed GF Securities served as an underwriter.

Market Infrastructure

CFETS Invites Foreign Investors to Apply for Membership

By Editors | 20/04/2023

Foreign institutional and central bank-like investors investing in China’s bond market can apply to become CFETS members and participate in the FX market.