Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Approves Six New Tech-Focused ETFs in Just Two Days

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The rapid approvals are said to be part of China’s efforts to quickly attain self-sufficiency in strategic high-tech sectors.

    Big Picture

    AFME Considers Implications of an EU Move to T+1 Settlement

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    AFME acknowledges the benefits of T+1 settlement but calls for an industry task force to be set up to conduct a detailed assessment.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Launches Pilot Trading in New Carbon Credit Market

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The TSE commenced pilot trading in J-Credits, which have been circulating on a voluntary basis in Japan since 2013. Trading began with 145 registered participants.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo, New York Bourses to Promote Cross-border Investment

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The NYSE and TSE will collaborate on product development, marketing, information sharing, and the use of digital technologies in market operations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese Officials in Hong Kong to Assist With PCAOB Inspections

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    PCAOB inspectors have been in Hong Kong this week to commence audit inspections of US-listed Chinese companies at PwC and KPMG’s offices.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKGFA Publishes Guidance on Using Common Ground Taxonomy

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2022

    The Common Ground Taxonomy can be used for debt issuance, equity portfolio construction, index creation, company and fund disclosures, and policy settings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    More S&P 500 Firms Disclosing in Line with TCFD – CDP

    By ESG Investor | 22/09/2022

    Over half of S&P 500 firms assessed by CDP are 90-99% aligned with the TCFD key recommendations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan to Probe Retail Sales of Structured Products by Banks

    By Editors | 22/09/2022

    The FSA says many customers who were not sufficiently informed about the products they were buying have complained of “unexpected losses”.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Planning Reforms to Address Foreign Investor Concerns

    By Editors | 22/09/2022

    Foreign investors have complained about the current dividend policy, registration requirements, and a lack of corporate filings in English.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Signals Coming Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme

    By Editors | 22/09/2022

    Enhancements could include measures to improve sales arrangements, expand the product scope, and allow more financial institutions to participate.

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