Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Seeks Feedback Bond Market Liquidity, ETF Guidance

By Editors | 07/04/2022

IOSCO is considering ways to improve the functioning of corporate bond markets. It is also proposing new guidance to improve ETF markets.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX, QUICK Corp Publish Explanations on ESG Issues

By Editors | 07/04/2022

The document provides guidance on the issues facing Japanese companies when it comes to ESG disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia EPF Establishes Sustainable Investment Policy

By Editors | 06/04/2022

The EPF is Malaysia’s largest institutional investor and pension fund. The policy will guide it in integrating ESG considerations in its investment processes.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse Starts Trading Under New Market Structure

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022

The launch of the new structure saw trading progress smoothly, with no system problems or technical glitches, although trading volume was thin.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC to Relax Rules on Mutual Fund Advertising

By Editors | 05/04/2022

The changes are being made to reduce regulatory burden and minimise duplication of regulations, the SEC said.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes Rule Amendments to Resolve US Audit Dispute

By Darien Choong | 05/04/2022

The draft amendments will allow US regulators to inspect the audit working papers of Chinese companies listed in the US.

Market Infrastructure

UK Regulators to Review LME’s Handling of Nickel Disruption

By Editors | 05/04/2022

The FCA will review LME’s approach to managing the suspension and resumption of the nickel market, while the BOE will review LME Clear.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Transitions MMFs to Mark-to-Market Valuation

By Editors | 05/04/2022

MMFs will still be allowed to use the book value method if more than 30 percent of their assets are ‘stable assets’, the definition of which has been expanded.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Publishes Testing Guidelines for HKIDR Implementation

By Editors | 04/04/2022

HKEX has published testing guidelines for market participants and intermediaries ahead of the implementation of the new investor identification regime.