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Securities / Derivatives
Korea Allows Securities Firms to Extend Credit to Overseas Affiliates
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2021
Large securities firms will be allowed to extend credit to overseas branches and subsidiaries in which they have at least a 50 percent stake.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan: Revised Corporate Governance Code Takes Effect
By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2021
The new code seeks to enhance board independence, promote board diversity, and increase attention on sustainability and ESG issues.
Securities / Derivatives
CBIRC Issues New Rules for Cash Management Products
By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2021
Cash management products are prohibited from investing in stocks, convertible bonds, or any financial instrument rated lower than AA+.
Securities / Derivatives
US Federal Court Sanctions Australian Trader for Spoofing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2021
The Propex Derivatives trader is required to repay $21,000 in disgorgement and cease and desist from violating anti-spoofing and manipulation rules.
ESG / Sustainability
SGX, Nasdaq Partner to Enhance ESG Visibility of APAC Issuers
By Editors | 15/06/2021
The addition of SGX data to Nasdaq’s sustainable bond network will enhance transparency of green, social and sustainability bonds in Asia Pacific.
Securities / Derivatives
KRX to Launch Trade Compression Services This Year
By Editors | 15/06/2021
KRX has amended its OTC derivatives clearing and settlement rules to provide the legal basis for the introduction of trade compression services.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Approves Launch of Daiwa Securities Joint Venture
By Editors | 15/06/2021
Daiwa Securities (China) Co will be able to provide brokerage and securities underwriting services. Operations will commence soon.
Market Infrastructure
Credit Risk, Shadow Banking Present Ongoing Concerns: CBIRC
By Editors | 15/06/2021
CBIRC chairman Guo Shuqing has highlighted credit risk, shadow banking, illegal fundraising, and derivatives trading as key sources of financial system risk.
ESG / Sustainability
SGX Leverages Nikkei Partnership to Launch ESG REIT Derivatives
By Editors | 14/06/2021
The new futures contract aims to meet rising demand for integrating ESG considerations into investment portfolios, SGX said.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Enacts Framework for Uncertificated Securities Market
By Editors | 13/06/2021
The SFC will consult the market on the subsidiary legislation in due course to prescribe the detailed rules and implementation timetable.
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