SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

BOJ to Increase Bond Buying Despite Strain on Businesses

By Editors | 03/04/2022

The BOJ will increase the size of its buy-buying operations in the April-to-June quarter, despite pressure on the yen that is harming businesses.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, UK Partner to Fund New SDG-Aligned Issuers

By Editors | 03/04/2022

SGX and MOBILIST will partner to support new issuers of securities aligned with the SDGs by deploying equity capital and other forms of assistance.

Market Infrastructure

Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting

By Editors | 03/04/2022

The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves Enhancements to CIS Rules

By Editors | 03/04/2022

The amendments will require CIS managers and certain designated employees to invest in the CIS they manage, and limit investment in other CIS managers.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Sets Out Expectations on Complaints Handling Processes

By Editors | 01/04/2022

LCs should set a 7-day timeline for acknowledging receipt of complaints and a 2-month timeline for providing a final response to the complainant.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Proposes Enhanced Protections for SPAC Investors

By Editors | 31/03/2022

The proposal aims to provide SPAC investors additional disclosures and protections similar to those they would receive in an IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Shorten Timelines for Open Offers, Buybacks

By Editors | 31/03/2022

The proposed changes include a shorter time period during which an open offer or buyback offer can remain open, from 10 days to 5 days.

ESG / Sustainability

ADGM to Launch Regulated Carbon Exchange and Clearinghouse

By Darien Choong | 31/03/2022

ADGM will launch a carbon trading exchange and clearinghouse, offering trading in tokenised carbon credits, carbon credit futures and green energy contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Publishes New Compliance Toolkit for CMS Licensees

By Editors | 31/03/2022

The toolkit is applicable to CMS licensees that deal in capital markets products, advise on corporate finance, or provide product financing, custodial services or credit rating services.