Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA, LuxSE Launch New Sustainable Bond Database

By Editors | 17/05/2023

Data is available on more than 8,700 listed green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds aligned with ICMA’s Principles.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chief Outlines Measures to Develop REITs Market

By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2023

REITs could be allowed under Stock Connect, structured in a corporate (rather than trust) form, and add a renminbi counter for trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Commences Review of Capital Markets Law

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The review is part of the SC’s efforts to modernise the law, promote efficiencies, maintain capital market competitiveness, and ensure investors are protected.

Enforcement

Korea to Investigate CFD Trades for Links to Stock Manipulation

By Mark Johnston | 16/05/2023

The FSC said it has confirmed that a “significant number” of CFD accounts were involved in last month’s stock crash.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues “Close-to-Final” Derivatives Reporting Rule Updates

By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2023

MAS set October 2024 as the commencement date for its new OTC derivatives reporting rules, aligning with ASIC.

AML / KYC

Indian Authorities Investigating Three ‘Top Brokers’ – Reports

By Editors | 16/05/2023

Three top brokers, who were not named, were found to be engaged in “large-scale money laundering activities” with the involvement of PEPs.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong ESG Rules May Lift Mainland Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 16/05/2023

The upcoming rules will make HKEX-listed companies subject to the most stringent ESG disclosure requirements in the region.

Securities / Derivatives

Northbound Trading for Swap Connect Has Launched

By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2023

At the opening bell, 37 transactions worth about $273mn were executed involving participation from 16 foreign institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

ICE Invites HK Firms to Trade Futures in Singapore

By Editors | 14/05/2023

ICE Clear Singapore received authorisation from the SFC allowing it to clear ICE Futures Singapore trades for Hong Kong-based clearing members.