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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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