Securities / Derivatives

    AML / KYC

    Moscow Exchange Commences Trading in First Yuan Bonds

    By Editors | 03/08/2022

    Yuan-denominated bonds will open up an additional source of FX liquidity for Russian borrowers, who have been cut off from the dollar, euro and other foreign currencies.

    Market Infrastructure

    Guidance Issued for US Transition to T+1 Securities Settlement

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    DTCC, SIFMA  and ICI have published guidance to help market participants prepare for the US transition to a T+1 securities settlement cycle in 2024.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Releases Domestically Unified Green Bond Principles

    By Darien Choong | 02/08/2022

    The Principles will promote the unification of domestic green bond standards and integration with international green finance standards – including those from ICMA.

    Capital / Liquidity

    China New Futures and Derivatives Law Takes Effect

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2022

    On the same day, ISDA published a netting opinion providing legal certainty that close-out netting is enforceable in China.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CFTC Proposes Capital Comparability Determination for Japan

    By Editors | 02/08/2022

    Nonbank swap dealers domiciled in Japan would be able to satisfy certain US capital and financial reporting requirements by complying with comparable requirements in Japan.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore to Launch Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Sale

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    Both institutional and retail investors will be able to apply to purchase the bonds, which will be launched via a book-building process this week.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia SC Proposes Technology Risk Management Rules

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The regulatory framework includes a set of principles for capital market entities to adopt in their use of AI/machine learning.

    Market Infrastructure

    End of an Era for LIBOR Opens the Way for AONIA to Make its Mark in Australia

    By Pieter Bierkens | 01/08/2022

    Australia may see a shift away from BBSW to AONIA for products like cross-currency swaps and multi-currency lending facilities, says CBA’s Pieter Bierkens.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Revise Convertible Bond Rules

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    New trading rules and self-regulatory guidelines are aimed at preventing excess speculation and promoting the development of the convertible bond market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Extends Listing Rules to Cover Share Award Schemes

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The rule amendments relating to share schemes will come into effect on 1 January 2023, however issuers may adopt the amended rules earlier.

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