Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Introduces First Framework for Listed Green Bonds

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 25/04/2023

Based on the demand for green bonds, the CSE plans to also introduce blue bonds and social and sustainability bonds in the future.

Market Infrastructure

Stock Connect Trading Calendar Enhancements Take Effect

By Editors | 25/04/2023

The enhancements will add about 10 trading days to northbound and southbound Stock Connect each year.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan to Strengthen Supervision on the Use of Robo-Advisers

By Editors | 24/04/2023

The maximum fine for malpractice at securities companies will be raised from TWD 3.6 million currently to TWD 15 million.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FIX Protocol Adopts Digital Token Identifier ISO Standard

By Editors | 24/04/2023

Adding the DTI to FIX will allow the industry to incorporate the trading and settlement of digital assets into their current trading and settlement operations.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Open More Derivatives to QFIs in Q3: Sources

By Editors | 24/04/2023

Chinese regulators are said to also be considering a proposal to link a CME Group derivatives product with its China-listed counterpart.

Enforcement

Singapore Jails Stock Trader for False Trading Offences

By Editors | 23/04/2023

The trader used 14 trading accounts to create a false appearance of active trading in the market for shares in KTL Global.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia to Introduce Green Financing Programme in 2024

By ESG Investor | 23/04/2023

Sovereign Green Bonds programme to attract green capital to Australia through increasing transparency around climate outcomes and availability of green investments.

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.