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ESG / Sustainability
Japan Sets Timeline for Domestic Implementation of ISSB Standards
By Editors | 03/03/2023
Japan will issue draft sustainability disclosure standards based on the ISSB standards by 31 March 2024, and final standards by 31 March 2025.
Enforcement
HKEX Warns Issuers Against Using “Partial Truth” Disclosures
By Editors | 02/03/2023
Disciplinary action may follow if an announcement is misleading as a result of omission of material information, HKEX said.
Market Infrastructure
AFME Announces Establishment of T+1 Industry Taskforce
By Editors | 02/03/2023
The task force will assess whether Europe should follow the US and other jurisdictions in moving to shorter settlement cycles.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Finalise New Listing Regime This Month – Reports
By Editors | 02/03/2023
Listing rule amendments designed to attract specialist tech firms to list in Hong Kong are expected to be finalised this month.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Issues 3rd Consultation on Measures for Handling Outages
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2023
ASX is consulting on enhancements to its test strategy, interconnectedness with other market operators, and its BCP strategy.
ESG / Sustainability
EU Strikes Deal on Green Bonds Standard
By ESG Investor | 01/03/2023
Negotiators of the European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on a voluntary standard for EU green bonds (EuGB).
Crypto / Digital Assets
AIMA Publishes New Due Diligence Questionnaires for Digital Assets
By Editors | 01/03/2023
The DDQs are primarily designed for investors to evaluate investment and operational risks associated with allocations to digital asset investment funds.
Market Infrastructure
IDX Seeks to Secure Dual-Listing Arrangement with HKEX
By Editors | 01/03/2023
IDX is seeking a mechanism to allow Indonesian start-ups, state-owned enterprises, and index ETFs to list in Hong Kong.
Market Infrastructure
LSEG, SZSE Agree to Collaborate on Capital Markets Development
By Editors | 01/03/2023
LSEG and SZSE will collaborate on product innovation, depository receipts, and index development, among other areas.
AML / KYC
SEBI Revisits Plans to Create Database of FPI Beneficial Owners
By Editors | 01/03/2023
SEBI is considering requiring depositories, depository participants, and custodians to feed beneficial ownership information into a central database.
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