Securities / Derivatives

    AML / KYC

    LME Decides Against Banning Russian Metals from Warehouses

    By Editors | 13/11/2022

    The LME received feedback that a “material portion” of the market is still planning to buy Russian metal in 2023.

    Capital / Liquidity

    ESMA Recognises TAIFEX as QCCP Under EMIR

    By Editors | 11/11/2022

    The recognition lowers capital requirements and makes managing counterparty risk easier for EU financial institutions participating in Taiwan’s market.

    Enforcement

    SFC, ICAC Arrest Eight Over Ramp-and-Dump Schemes

    By Editors | 11/11/2022

    Combating social media ramp-and-dump schemes remains one of the top enforcement priorities of the SFC, says executive director of enforcement, Christopher Wilson.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Sets Out Policy Proposals to Address Systemic Risk in NBFI

    By Editors | 11/11/2022

    The report offers policy proposals to address systemic risk in NBFI, highlighting recent strains in commodities and bond markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Expands Bond Financing Support for Private Enterprises

    By Editors | 10/11/2022

    CNY 250 billion in bond issuances by private firms including developers will be supported through bond guarantees, credit enhancements, and bond purchases.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Allows Brokers to Sell Wider Range of Trust Products

    By Editors | 10/11/2022

    The revisions also simplify application procedures and allow securities firms to provide financial planning services to clients through trusts.

    Market Infrastructure

    FIA Urges Careful Use of Circuit Breakers in Energy Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2022

    FIA is supportive of using circuit breakers to manage disorderly markets but not as tools to control or cap prices.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IOSCO Offers Recommendations on Scaling Up Carbon Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2022

    In two separate consultation reports, IOSCO explores measures to bolster the transparency, integrity and resilience of mandatory and voluntary carbon markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Outlines Plans to Prepare Market for New Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2022

    ISSB launches capacity building initiative. CDP to adopt ISSB standard on environmental disclosure platform. IOSCO to “promptly” decide on endorsement.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC to Launch Tokenisation Platform for Digital Bond Issuance

    By Editors | 09/11/2022

    HSBC said the European Investment Bank is exploring using the platform to issue the market’s first-ever GBP tokenised bond.

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