Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Chief Vows to Improve Investor Protection in Stock Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

Sohn Byung-doo suggests lockup periods be imposed on executives following an IPO, and that companies be required to consider retail investors when processing spinoff IPOs.

Market Infrastructure

Sri Lanka Commences Work to Establish CCP for Equities

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 27/01/2022

SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratne said “steady progress” is being made and the CCP is expected to launch by year end as planned.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC, SFC Offer Guidance on FX Practices Following Joint Review

By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022

Financial groups should promote a strong risk culture, put in place appropriate supervision and surveillance, and ensure fairness and transparency in trade execution.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for ESG Rating Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022

SEBI says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and the efficiency of securities markets.

Big Picture

ESG Bond Issuance to Quadruple by 2025

By ESG Investor | 27/01/2022

New Pictet-IIF report says inconsistent disclosures are limiting growth, with ‘climate-aligned’ bonds meeting the supply shortfall.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka CSE Revises Calculation Methodology for Key Index

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 26/01/2022

The ASPI’s new calculation method will produce a more realistic representation of market returns, the Colombo Stock Exchange said.

Securities / Derivatives

Global Banks Seeking Clarity on China’s Overseas IPO Rules – Report

By Editors | 26/01/2022

An industry body has reportedly represented to the CSRC that global banks need more clarity on its new rules for domestic companies seeking overseas IPOs.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Approves First Passport Fund Under ARFP

By Editors | 26/01/2022

NZX-owned Smartshares Limited has become the first fund manager to be approved under the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for SRI Funds

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022

To qualify as an SRI fund, an investment company must have at least 70 percent of its NAV allotted to ESG investments.