SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Fintech / Regtech

US SEC Allows API Access to Financial Disclosure Data

By Editors | 22/08/2021

The APIs aggregate financial statement data and make corporate disclosures quicker and easier for developers and third-party services to use

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Finalises Climate Risk Requirements for Fund Managers

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2021

Fund managers have 12-15 months to comply with the requirements, which cover governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Eases Rules for Overseas Branches of Securities Firms

By Editors | 22/08/2021

Securities firms will be allowed to offer foreign currency custody services at overseas branches with a net value of TWD 4 billion, compared to TWD 10 billion previously.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Issues Final Guidelines for ASEAN CIS Framework

By Editors | 22/08/2021

In May, the Philippines became the fourth signatory to the ASEAN CIS Framework for cross-border funds after Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Securities / Derivatives

India Pilots New Gift City Bullion Exchange

By Editors | 20/08/2021

The International Bullion Exchange will be the ‘gateway for bullion imports into India’, the finance ministry said in a statement.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Set to Launch A-share Index Futures in October

By Editors | 20/08/2021

The SFC approved HKEX’s launch of the new futures contract on Friday, calling it a major milestone for Hong Kong’s capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

AMAC Issues Conduct Guidelines for Managers of Retail Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2021

Directors, supervisors and senior managers should “lead by example” and consciously advocate the implementation of a healthy industry culture.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Mulls Lower Market Cap Requirement for SPAC Listings

By Editors | 19/08/2021

SGX is reportedly considering reducing the proposed minimum market cap requirement from S$300mn proposed in its consultation to S$150mn.

ESG / Sustainability

China’s ETS on Path to Halve Carbon Emissions by 2060

By ESG Investor | 19/08/2021

The success of China’s national emissions trading scheme depends on rapid extension beyond the utilities sector, says a report from the AIGCC and Schroders.