SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC to Launch Inspections at FIs to Assess Sales Practices

    By Editors | 13/05/2021

    The FSC will conduct inspections at 10 banks, 6 credit unions, 6 insurers and 3 securities firms to check whether they have sold high-risk products to seniors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Panel Offers Recommendations on Social Stock Exchange Listings

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/05/2021

    A technical group was set up last September to develop a framework for on-boarding non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises on social stock exchanges.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Finalises Enhancements to Client Money Framework

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/05/2021

    Subject to the regulatory clearance, the enhanced client money framework will come into effect on 2 August 2021, with a 12-month transition period.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Enhances Sustainability Reporting Rules for Listed Entities

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2021

    The new Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reports will contain disclosures relating to ESG risks, sustainability performance, environmental metrics, and social factors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Launch RBD Palm Olein Options, Open to Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 12/05/2021

    The DCE is consulting on a new RBD Palm Olein options contract that will be open to foreign investors, as well as an adjustment to its iron ore futures contract.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai, Korea Agree to Establish ETF Cross-Listing Mechanism

    By Editors | 12/05/2021

    Under an MoU, the SSE and KRX will work towards ETF cross-listings, joint development of indices, and stronger cooperation in the bond market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Adds Environment & Social Responsibility to Disclosure Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2021

    A new chapter on environmental and social responsibility has been added to the disclosure rules for publicly listed companies. The consultation is open until 7 June.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shenzhen Launches Pilot Scheme for Cross-border Investment

    By Editors | 12/05/2021

    The pilot scheme can be used by qualified domestic investors to invest overseas in unlisted companies and private equity funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC Joins ASEAN Framework for Cross-border Funds

    By Editors | 12/05/2021

    Regulators from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – already part of the initiative – have signed a supplemental MoU admitting the Philippine SEC into the CIS framework.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFA Institute Launches Working Group to Examine SPACs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2021

    The working group will publish a report in early 2022 and present its findings and policy recommendations, to US and global regulators.

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