Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Explainer: SEC Lays Its Cards on the Table

By ESG Investor | 25/05/2022

Despite high levels of investor support, proposed rules on climate-related disclosures have prompted questions of regulatory over-reach.

Fintech / Regtech

SET, UOB Join SGX, Temasek as Investors in ADDX

By Editors | 25/05/2022

SET’s move to invest in ADDX reflects a trend towards a “new capital market landscape that emphasises continuity between the public and private markets”.

ESG / Sustainability

US SEC Fines BNY Mellon Unit for ESG Misstatements

By Editors | 25/05/2022

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser stated in documents that all investments in its funds had undergone an ESG quality review, but that this was not always the case.

Securities / Derivatives

CME to Launch Crypto Reference Rates, Indices in Euro

By Editors | 24/05/2022

New non-tradable EUR-denominated reference rates and real-time indices for Bitcoin and Ether will be published starting 6 June.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Revises Rules for Managers of Publicly Offered Funds

By Editors | 24/05/2022

The rules increase emphasis on ethical conduct and governance, loosen licensing restrictions, and allow public fund managers to outsource operations.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Updates Market Infrastructure Cyber Security Framework

By Editors | 24/05/2022

Stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories are required to conduct a comprehensive cyber audit at least twice each financial year.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC to Fully Implement DvP Settlement in Securities

By Editors | 24/05/2022

The rules taking effect on 20 June will enable DvP settlement for institutional investors and reduce the reserves settlement participants have to hold.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Unveils Capital Market Measures to Accelerate Recovery

By Darien Choong | 24/05/2022

The measures include support for IPO applicants, listing fee waivers, and regulatory support for securities firms.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Establish First Non-Asia Offices This Year – Report

By Editors | 24/05/2022

New offices in Europe and the US will allow HKEX to provide services and support to international companies seeking to list or invest in Hong Kong.