SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Proposes April 2022 Launch of Derivatives Holiday Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2021

HKEX proposes to only allow Holiday Trading Participants access to Holiday Trading Products, i.e. non-HKD futures and options, even on regular business days.

ESG / Sustainability

Securities Lending Associations Publish Best Practice Voting Guide

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/11/2021

The new guide is the first publication of a new working group formed by five securities lending associations, including ISLA and PASLA.

Big Picture

FIA Calls for Greater Standardisation in Futures, Options Markets

By Editors | 08/11/2021

FIA recommends forming an independent standards body to start developing standards for trading and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Issues Guidance on TCFD-aligned Climate Disclosures

By Editors | 08/11/2021

The guidance has been published to help listed companies prepare for TCFD-aligned climate change reporting, which will become mandatory in Hong Kong by 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Approves PCAOB Framework for HFCAA Determinations

By Editors | 07/11/2021

The framework sets out how the PCAOB will determine that it is unable to inspect the foreign audit firm of a US listed company and force a delisting.

ESG / Sustainability

LSEG, JPX to Develop Climate Indices for Japan Equity Market

By Editors | 07/11/2021

The new indices will enable investors to reallocate capital based on the climate credentials and carbon performance of the constituent companies in the index.

ESG / Sustainability

FCA Seeks Input on Disclosure, Labelling System for ESG Products

By Editors | 07/11/2021

The FCA is seeking views on product classification and labelling criteria for sustainable investment products, as well as asset manager and product-level disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

PBOC Declares Offshore Online Brokers Illegal in China

By Darien Choong | 05/11/2021

Offshore online brokerages have been offering Chinese investors trading services for US and Hong Kong securities, without first obtaining a licence in China.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Opens Local Chapter of WEF Climate Governance Initiative

By Darien Choong | 04/11/2021

The local chapter, called Climate Governance Singapore, will seek to raise board-level awareness and promote decision-making based on the impacts of climate change.