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Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan: Foreign Brokers Cleared of Wrongdoing in Trading Probe
By Editors | 27/04/2022
A probe into foreign brokerage firms was launched last month after they sold shares in TSMC while also issuing “buy” recommendations in research reports.
Big Picture
New Guidance for Asset Owners on UNGP Roadmap
By ESG Investor | 27/04/2022
The BSR report explains how adopting a human rights-based approach to finance can strengthen the impact of ESG practices.
AML / KYC
ICMA Issues Guidance on Repo Trades Impacted by Sanctions
By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2022
ICMA provides guidance on handling situations where counterparties may fail to deliver collateral securities due to the imposition of sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
LME to Cease Trading in Gold, Silver Futures in July
By Editors | 27/04/2022
The LME said the decision was made following discussions with market participants and “in light of the low levels of trading activity”.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX, SFC to Open HKIDR Testing to Market on 16 May
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2022
Regulated intermediaries are asked to get ready for the testing, which is mandatory. The HKIDR is expected to be implemented in the later part of Q4 2022.
ESG / Sustainability
China Plans to Adopt ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards
By Darien Choong | 27/04/2022
The CSRC is currently asking A-share companies to disclose their ESG information on a voluntary basis, but in time they will be required to adopt international standards.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Proposes Amendments to Position Limit Regime
By Editors | 26/04/2022
The proposals will expand the list of futures and options contracts for which the SFC may prescribe position limits.
ESG / Sustainability
IIGCC Launches New Investor Climate Engagement Toolkit
By ESG Investor | 26/04/2022
Stewardship and corporate engagement are “vital levers” to ensure companies meet decarbonisation targets, says IIGCC CEO.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Vice Chair ‘Hopeful’ on US-China Audit Supervision
By Darien Choong | 26/04/2022
CSRC vice chair Fang Xinhai said he is “very hopeful” that an agreement can be reached with US regulators in the “near future”.
Enforcement
MAS Penalises Two CIMB Securities Brokers for False Trading
By Editors | 26/04/2022
The two brokers rigged the market for Kris Wiluan, who was convicted and fined in May 2021 for manipulating the stock prices of KS Energy where he was CEO.
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