Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Two Chinese Airlines to Voluntarily Delist from NYSE

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023

The voluntary delistings are a recognition that Chinese state firms will be unable to provide US regulators full access to their audit records as required.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Complete Transition to T+1 on 27 January

By Editors | 17/01/2023

All large-cap and blue-chip stocks will move to the shortened T+1 settlement cycle on 27 January. Market liquidity and trading volumes are expected to improve.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Issues New Climate Risk Guidelines for Asset Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023

The voluntary guidelines are intended to help asset managers assess and disclose the impacts of climate risks on their portfolios.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Seeks to Add ‘Green Equities’ to Stock Connect

By Editors | 17/01/2023

The Shanghai regulator is also seeking to explore the possibility of adding bond targets to the Hong Kong Stock Connect.

Enforcement

Indonesian Court Imposes $370m Fine for Stock Manipulation

By Editors | 16/01/2023

The fine is one of the largest ever in an Indonesian corruption case. Prosecutors reportedly plan to appeal the ruling to seek the death penalty.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three Year Strategic Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2023

The strategic plan focuses on creating more opportunities for businesses and investors and ensuring the SET can accommodate capital market growth.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Samsung Asset Management Lists Hong Kong’s Third Crypto ETF

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2023

The ETF traded 92,550 units on its first day, compared to 1,435,800 units traded between CSOP’s two ETFs on their first day last month.

Securities / Derivatives

Schroders Wins Approval to Set Up Mutual Fund Unit in China

By Editors | 16/01/2023

The Schroders approval follows several other new approvals for foreign-owned mutual fund businesses, granted to Neuberger Berman, Fidelity International, and Manulife.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Issues Guidelines to Improve Transparency of ESG Bond Ratings

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2023

The guidelines reflect IOSCO’s recommendations and will be implemented as KOFIA best practice from 1 February 2023.