Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

TAIFEX Outlines Plans to Further Develop Derivatives Market

By Editors | 12/01/2023

TAIFEX will introduce customisable options contracts, extend central clearing to TWD-denominated NDFs, and build an ESG information platform for the futures market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Non-Promoter Shareholders to Use OFS Mechanism

By Editors | 12/01/2023

SEBI is allowing non-promoter shareholders such as institutional investors to sell their shares for better pricing via the ‘offer for sale’ mechanism.

ESG / Sustainability

PBOC Outlines Plans to Further Develop Green Bond Market

By Editors | 12/01/2023

China will establish a mandatory assessment and certification system and open up the green bond market to international participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Plans to Allow Retail Access to ‘Highly Liquid’ Crypto Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2023

A consultation on retail trading will begin sometime in Q1. The SFC plans to start accepting applications for VASP licences in mid 2024.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Allow Futures Contracts on Corporate Bond Indices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2023

Stock exchanges will be allowed to launch futures contracts on indices of corporate debt securities rated AA+ and above.

Market Infrastructure

SET, TFEX Make Rule Changes to Support New Trading System

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The new trading system, developed in partnership with Nasdaq, will boost order execution efficiency and increase capacity for large volume trading.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Indian Fund Managers to Serve GIFT City FPIs

By Editors | 11/01/2023

FPIs will be allowed to invest in mutual fund schemes except those categorised as “thematic”, purportedly to prevent higher volatility for entire sectors.

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.