SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Exempts New SRI Funds from Establishment Fees

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The fee exemptions are intended to support fund managers companies in giving more weight to sustainability-driven securities investment.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Finalises Rules on Independent Director Tenure

By Editors | 11/01/2023

Listing rule changes introduce a nine-year tenure limit for independent directors and requirements for enhanced remuneration disclosures in annual reports.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia SC Revises Guidelines for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The revised guidelines introduce higher standards on governance, internal controls and integrity in rating processes and assessments.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Prevent IPOs from Firms in Non-Strategic Sectors

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The move is aimed at channelling resources into sectors that align with the national agenda, such as information technology and advanced manufacturing.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA, CCDC Take Stock of ESG Practices in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2023

White paper calls for more consistent ESG-related standards, a uniform disclosure template for companies, and measures to boost foreign participation.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Standardise Approach to AIF Portfolio Valuation

By Editors | 10/01/2023

SEBI proposes that PE funds, angel funds, and VC funds in India adopt the internationally recognised IPEV guidelines for portfolio valuation.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Crack Down on ‘Malicious Speculation’ in Iron Ore Market

By Editors | 10/01/2023

The NDRC said it will crack down on the spreading of false information, price gouging and speculation to ensure the smooth operation of the iron ore market.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Finalises Rules for SRI Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/01/2023

SRI Funds will have to allocate at least two-thirds of their NAV to their sustainable investment objective.

ESG / Sustainability

Independent Review Concludes ACCU Scheme is ‘Essentially Sound’

By Editors | 10/01/2023

Australia’s Climate Council said the review “ignores the elephant in the room”, namely that too many major emitters are buying ACCUs so they can “continue to pollute as usual”.