Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

SEBI Fines NSE, Officials, Brokers in Colocation Case

By Editors | 02/07/2022

SEBI fined the NSE, five officials, Sampark Infotainment, two brokerage firms and nine other individuals connected to the case.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Launches New Framework for SRI-Linked Sukuk

By Editors | 02/07/2022

Issuers can use SRI-linked sukuk proceeds for general purpose, subject to their commitments to future improvements for sustainability outcomes within a predefined timeline.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Issues New Consultation on Banks’ Cryptoasset Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2022

Total bank exposures to Group 2 cryptossets would be capped at 1% of Tier 1 capital. Banks would be permitted to recognise hedging for certain Group 2 cryptoassets.

Fintech / Regtech

Thai SEC Launches Open Data Portal to Enhance Transparency

By Editors | 30/06/2022

The data centre provides information on business operators, licensed individuals, and the products available – including digital assets.

Securities / Derivatives

China Expands Foreign Investor Access to Exchange Bond Market

By Darien Choong | 30/06/2022

Foreign institutional investors permitted to participate in the interbank bond market are also allowed to participate in both the SSE and SZSE’s exchange bond markets

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Announces Decision to Allow FPIs to Trade Commodity Derivatives

By Editors | 30/06/2022

FPIs will be allowed to trade non-agri commodity derivatives and select non-agri benchmark indices. Only cash-settled contracts will be allowed.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Reviewing Market Practices to Guard Against Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2022

Reviews underway cover concentration risk in OTC derivatives markets, risk management at futures brokers, and block trading practices.

Market Infrastructure

FMSB Publishes Best Practices for Trading Platform Disclosures

By Editors | 30/06/2022

Trading platform arrangements should contain information about trading protocols, counterparty name disclosure, prioritisation, use of last look, and trade dispute resolution.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Issues KPI Registry for Sustainability-Linked Bonds

By ESG Investor | 30/06/2022

ICMA has also updated its guidance and introduced clarifications to support growth of the sustainable bond market.