Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong to Develop VCM, Unify GBA Carbon Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2022

    Hong Kong’s VCM will target local, Mainland and overseas buyers of carbon credits. Authorities will also work to establish a unified carbon market for the GBA.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Updates Trade Reporting Specifications for OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 30/03/2022

    A revised Administration and Interface Development Guide will take effect from 19 December 2022, taking into account pandemic-related operational challenges.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKEX Sets Out Vision to Build ‘Marketplace of the Future’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2022

    HKEX will introduce a new platform for ESG-related products, ETF connect schemes with the mainland, more yuan products, and more listing reforms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Huobi Seeks to Launch Retail Crypto ETF in HK

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2022

    Huobi Tech has structured the ETF so that it won’t be restricted to just professional investors, possibly through the use of crypto futures listed on overseas exchanges.

    Sanctions

    New Manager Announced for Hong Kong Tracker Fund

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2022

    Hang Seng Investment Management will become TraHK’s new manager in Q3 2022, replacing State Street, which has managed the ETF for 22 years.

    Securities / Derivatives

    TWSE Probes Foreign Securities Firms Over Research Reports

    By Darien Choong | 29/03/2022

    There have been rumours that foreign securities firms have been selling off stocks before they achieve the target prices specified in published research reports.

    Enforcement

    SFC Bans BNP Representative for Unauthorised Discretionary Trading

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    The relationship manager asked clients to pre-sign blank instruction forms so he could place trades for their accounts without having to inform them in advance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand SEC Unveils 2022-2024 Strategic Plan

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    The SEC will seek to enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusiveness, and strengthen trust and confidence in the capital market.

    Market Infrastructure

    SSE, SZSE Issue Rules to Expand Stock Connect to Europe

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    UK, Swiss and German listed companies can issue CDRs in China if they have a market cap of at least $3.14bn and a listing history of at least three years.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia in Talks to Harmonise Carbon Trading

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    The establishment of a single carbon trading market for Malaysia will help to avoid fragmentation across the country.

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