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ESG / Sustainability
Japan Leads in ESG Governance but Pliant Rules a Letdown
By Hazel Ilango | 06/02/2023
While Japan’s code of conduct represents a key step forward, the “comply or explain” approach may hinder its effectiveness, writes the IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango.

Uncategorised
Indian Regulators Respond to Adani Group Stock Selloff
By Editors | 06/02/2023
SEBI said the market continues to function effectively. The RBI said the banking sector remains resilient and stable. Adani companies have meanwhile lost $110mn in market cap.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong: New Regulatory Regime for Depositories to Start by 2025
By Editors | 06/02/2023
About 20 depositaries and 300 individuals will require licensing under RA 13, the new regulated activity for depositories of collective investment schemes.

Crypto / Digital Assets
FSC Korea Details Plans to Introduce Security Token Regulations
By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2023
Investors are expected to be able to trade security tokens in 2024 through the digital platforms of major securities firms. General investors will be subject to investment limits.

Market Infrastructure
China Launches Market Making for Exchange Bond Market
By Editors | 06/02/2023
The CSRC said market-making will help reduce liquidity premiums and issuance costs while also improving pricing efficiency in the exchange bond market.

Market Infrastructure
KRX Outlines Key Strategies to Boost Market Appeal in 2023
By Editors | 06/02/2023
The strategies include allowing night-time derivatives trading, a change to the dividend system, new derivatives product launches, and a new market for digital securities.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Enhance Risk Disclosures in F&O Segment
By Editors | 05/02/2023
A SEBI study found that 90 percent of active retail investors trading future and options incurred losses averaging INR 125,000 in the FY 2021-22.

Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Enhances Sustainability Disclosure Rules
By Editors | 03/02/2023
Companies will have to make more sustainability-related and gender-related disclosures for financial years ending on or after 31 March 2023.

Securities / Derivatives
Ransomware Attack Against ION Markets Hit Derivatives Traders
By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2023
The incident has forced firms to manually process derivatives trades. Ransomware gang Lockbit has threatened to publish stolen data unless a ransom is paid.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Expands Adani Probe as Share Sale is Called Off
By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2023
Adani Group’s share sale successfully closed in the face of fraud allegations, but the conglomerate decided not to proceed. SEBI is looking for irregularities.
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