Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Offers Conduct Guidance to Wholesale Market Participants

    By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2022

    Fixed income dealers should establish clear prohibitions on the use of unapproved communication channels, ASIC says.

    Enforcement

    German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Expands List of Stocks Eligible for Margin Trading

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The expansion enables investors to use more leverage to buy stocks, which the SSE and SZSE say will enhance market vitality and liquidity.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Mortgage Corp Issues Inaugural Social Bonds

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The net proceeds will mainly be used to finance or refinance loans issued under Hong Kong’s 100% loan guarantee scheme for SMEs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Re-Grants Certification TAIEX and Mini-TAIEX Futures

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    CFTC certification allows US participants to trade TAIEX Futures and Mini-TAIEX Futures through eligible brokers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds

    By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022

    The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shenzhen, Hainan to Issue New RMB Bonds in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city’s RMB debt market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Eases Share Financing Rules for Property-linked Firms

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    Certain companies with small real estate business interests are allowed to raise funds through domestic stock sales.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC to Improve Efficiency of Private Placements

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The SEC proposes to scrap requirements for firms to seek approval for private placement offerings, provided other investor protections are in place.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Permits Stockbrokers to Place Client Bids on RFQ Platforms

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Stockbrokers will be allowed to place bids on stock exchanges’ RFQ platforms on behalf of clients from 1 January 2023.

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