Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia SC Revises SPAC Framework to Spur Listings

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

    The minimum amount of funds required to be raised by a SPAC through its IPO has been reduced by a third, among other changes.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China’s SAFE Grants Fresh QDII Quotas, Mid-month

    By Editors | 16/12/2021

    The irregular mid-month disclosure suggests that policymakers are intent on containing the rapid appreciation of the yuan.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance

    By Editors | 16/12/2021

    The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ISDA Advances Work to Develop Standards for Crypto Derivatives

    By Editors | 15/12/2021

    Contractual standards for digital asset derivatives will provide a foundation for the market and help enhance transparency, liquidity and price discovery.

    Market Infrastructure

    Shanghai Bourse Set to Launch New Bond Trading System

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021

    The new system – to be launched on Monday – adds a night trading session, uses RTGS settlement, and allows multilateral netting, the SSE says.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SET Allows Derivative Warrants to Use Foreign Stocks

    By Editors | 15/12/2021

    The first six derivative warrants with foreign underlying stocks were listed on the SET on Wednesday, issued by Macquarie Securities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    TWSE Amends Corporate Governance, Insider Trading Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

    Insiders cannot trade shares 15 days before quarterly reports and 30 days before annual reports. Board independence and diversity rules also included.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS to Raise Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards

    By Editors | 15/12/2021

    The new rules will require corporate finance advisers to establish a governance framework for due diligence which includes ensuring the veracity of information obtained.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

    The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Unveils Roadmap for Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021

    Mandatory climate reporting will be required by listed FIs from financial year 2023. Board diversity policies have to be disclosed in annual reports.

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