Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Amends Due Diligence Guidelines for Debenture Trustees

By Editors | 14/08/2022

The enhanced guidelines cover empanelment of external agencies for due diligence, conflicts of interest policy, and allow the creation of additional security post NCD listing.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC to Develop Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence

By Editors | 14/08/2022

The guideline is being developed with Chulalongkorn University to help listed entities adopt concrete human rights due diligence practices in line with the UNGPs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Financial Education Gaps Prevent Retail Participation in Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2022

New research from WEF, BNY Mellon and Accenture finds 29% of investors do not understand crypto, but nearly 40% said the same of stocks and bonds.

Big Picture

ECB Explores Effectiveness of ‘Green QE’ in Mitigating Climate Change

By Editors | 14/08/2022

Green quantitative easing may be an effective policy instrument if governments fail to introduce a carbon tax or equivalent carbon pricing mechanism.

Securities / Derivatives

More TSE Companies Disclosing Information in English

By Editors | 12/08/2022

English language disclosures are now part of the Corporate Governance Code, and considered a key factor to boost foreign participation in Japanese markets.

ESG / Sustainability

FCA Sets Out Supervisory Priorities for Alternative Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

Firms offering ESG products should expect to be subject to review to ensure marketing materials are not misleading.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Require Emissions Disclosures in Annual Reports in 2024

By Editors | 11/08/2022

Companies will have to start disclosing climate-related information including GHG emissions data in annual reports and prospectuses in 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SEC, CFTC Propose Enhanced Reporting Rules for Hedge Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

Under the proposed rules, large hedge funds and PE funds would have to report their crypto exposures for the first time.

Market Infrastructure

Korea: New FSC Administration Sets Out Policy Agenda

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2022

The agenda sets out measures to ensure financial stability, encourage digital transformation, improve the capital markets, and introduce new regulations for digital assets.