SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Seeks to Regulate Algo Trading by Retail Investors

    By Editors | 13/12/2021

    SEBI is concerned that investors are increasingly using unregulated third party applications and algorithms to automate decision-making and trading.

    AML / KYC

    CSRC to Enhance Account Management in Securities Industry

    By Darien Choong | 13/12/2021

    A pilot project has been initiated with 10 securities firms to optimise their account management functions and ensure the safety of customer funds.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HK Bourse Finalises New Rules on Governance, Board Diversity

    By Editors | 13/12/2021

    Amended corporate governance code and listing rules will require firms to ensure board independence, refreshment, and diversity from 1 January 2022.

    ESG / Sustainability

    PBOC Reiterates Commitment to Hong Kong Financial Centre

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2021

    Key areas of collaboration to enhance Hong Kong’s roles as an international financial centre include CBDC, regtech, green finance development.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Unlikely to Issue Sovereign ESG Bonds in the Near Future

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2021

    Issuing ESG bonds separately from conventional JGBs could make the process of borrowing money less efficient, said finance ministry official Masato Kanda.

    Press Release

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Restrict Use of VIE Structures for Foreign IPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

    The blacklist is expected to target new companies in sensitive sectors that use VIE structures to run their China businesses.

    Market Infrastructure

    IMF Calls on FSB to Create Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

    The IMF proposes three elements that should be included in the framework, which is urgently needed to manage financial stability and market conduct risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    TAIFEX Receives CFTC Certification for New Mini Finance Futures

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    TAIFEX said the financial industry is the most interesting sector to foreign investors in Taiwan’s stock market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Launches New Research Portal for Investors

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    The portal helps listed companies improve their overall visibility, facilitates price discovery, promotes informed investment decision-making.

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