SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    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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