SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SSE, SZSE Finalise Rules Changes to Enhance Bond Market

By Darien Choong | 25/04/2022

The regulations simplify bond listing requirements, promote greater market participation, and create a more standardised and transparent bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEHK Adopts New Rules for Bookbuilding, Placing Activities

By Editors | 25/04/2022

The listing rule amendments, due to take effect in August, are a consequence of changes to the Code of Conduct finalised by the SFC in October.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Eases Capital Raising Restrictions for Rural Coop Banks

By Editors | 24/04/2022

Rural cooperative banks can raise capital by issuing preference shares, perpetual debt instruments or long term subordinated bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Enhance Governance at State-backed Investment Firms

By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2022

Among other things, the PGG recommends that female directors comprise a minimum 30 percent of a GLIC’s board.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Issues Guidance on Preventing Archegos-style Incidents

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2022

Firms with securities businesses are expected to draw lessons from the shortcomings observed in the Archegos incident in order to foster a sound risk culture.

Securities / Derivatives

SZSE Issues Guidance on Funding Infrastructure REIT Acquisitions

By Editors | 23/04/2022

The proposed guidelines seek to improve the ability of listed infrastructure REITs to issue more shares to fund acquisitions and optimise their portfolios.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Relaxes Circuit Breaker Limit, Disciplines Brokers

By Editors | 23/04/2022

The adjustment boosted market liquidity and fresh investments by participants, while the disciplinary actions helped to bolster investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues Standards for Fund Managers, Carbon Products

By Darien Choong | 23/04/2022

The new series of financial industry standards cover data governance of fund companies, carbon financial products, and mobile app design.

ESG / Sustainability

UK FCA Finalises Rules on Board Diversity Disclosure, Targets

By Editors | 21/04/2022

At least 40 percent of the board, and at least one senior position, should be held by women. Disclosures requirements apply for accounting periods starting 1 April 2022.