SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Mulls Rule Changes to Allow IPOs from Loss-making Firms

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/01/2022

    The BSEC is working to set a new method for valuing technology startups with high growth potential to enable them to list on the stock market.

    Market Infrastructure

    CSRC Proposes to Enhance Securities Settlement System

    By Darien Choong | 19/01/2022

    The draft rules enable DvP settlement for proprietary and custody businesses involving institutional investors by linking securities transfers to cash payments.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Enhances Rules on Board Independence, Diversity

    By Editors | 19/01/2022

    The rule amendments limit board tenure to 12 years, require the appointment of at least one woman director, and enhance transparency on board appointments.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Deutsche Börse, GFEX to Cooperate on Carbon Market Development

    By Editors | 19/01/2022

    Deutsche Börsem, including European Energy Exchange, will explore opportunities to cooperate with and Guangzhou Futures Exchange to develop green finance products and services.

    ESG / Sustainability

    PRI Warns Sovereign Debt Investors on Human Rights

    By ESG Investor | 18/01/2022

    UN body encourages engagement, due diligence; World Bank outlines sustainability bonds framework.

    Enforcement

    Taiwan to Raise Penalties for Violations by Securities Firms

    By Editors | 18/01/2022

    The FSC is also lowering the threshold that triggers substantial shareholding declarations to promote greater transparency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Proposes Tougher Rules for Major Money Market Funds

    By Editors | 18/01/2022

    Money market funds with more than CNY 200 billion in net assets, or more than 50 million investors, will have to strengthen risk management and set aside additional risk reserves.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan to Require Listed Companies to Disclose GHG Emissions

    By Darien Choong | 18/01/2022

    The largest listed companies, as well as those in the steel and cement sectors, will have to disclose GHG emissions in their 2022 annual reports.

    Enforcement

    IOSCO Proposes Measures to Address Risks from Online Marketing

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2022

    IOSCO proposes policy and enforcement measures to address risks in online marketing and distribution of financial products to retail investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Grants RMO Licence to Digital Asset Platform ECXX

    By Editors | 17/01/2022

    ECXX Global Pte Ltd entered Sandbox Express in August 2020 as a digital asset exchange platform providing investors access to security tokens.

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