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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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