SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan FSC Issues Disclosure Rules for Overseas ESG Funds

    By Darien Choong | 23/01/2022

    The rules set out the disclosures overseas ESG-themed funds should make to be distributed in Taiwan.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai INE Opens Applications for New Market Makers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2022

    Shanghai INE says new market makers must have net assets of no less than CNY 50 million or its equivalent in foreign currency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CMB Backed SPAC Applies for Hong Kong Listing

    By Editors | 20/01/2022

    The SPAC listing application was made by Aquila Acquisition Corporation, whose ultimate parent is China Merchant Bank.

    Capital / Liquidity

    ASX Recalibrates Capital Requirements for Clearing Participants

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2022

    An October 2020 proposal to introduce ‘Adjusted Liquid Capital’ as a single capital measure will be implemented no earlier than February 2023, with some adjustments.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Mulls Rule Changes to Allow IPOs from Loss-making Firms

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/01/2022

    The BSEC is working to set a new method for valuing technology startups with high growth potential to enable them to list on the stock market.

    Market Infrastructure

    CSRC Proposes to Enhance Securities Settlement System

    By Darien Choong | 19/01/2022

    The draft rules enable DvP settlement for proprietary and custody businesses involving institutional investors by linking securities transfers to cash payments.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Enhances Rules on Board Independence, Diversity

    By Editors | 19/01/2022

    The rule amendments limit board tenure to 12 years, require the appointment of at least one woman director, and enhance transparency on board appointments.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Deutsche Börse, GFEX to Cooperate on Carbon Market Development

    By Editors | 19/01/2022

    Deutsche Börsem, including European Energy Exchange, will explore opportunities to cooperate with and Guangzhou Futures Exchange to develop green finance products and services.

    ESG / Sustainability

    PRI Warns Sovereign Debt Investors on Human Rights

    By ESG Investor | 18/01/2022

    UN body encourages engagement, due diligence; World Bank outlines sustainability bonds framework.

    Enforcement

    Taiwan to Raise Penalties for Violations by Securities Firms

    By Editors | 18/01/2022

    The FSC is also lowering the threshold that triggers substantial shareholding declarations to promote greater transparency.

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