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Big Picture
ISSA Explores CBDC Impacts to Post-Trade Settlement
By Editors | 21/12/2021
CBDC is a critical and likely enabler for DLT-based securities settlement and collateral management, with stablecoins providing a possible alternative, the paper says.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia to Become Approval Authority for ACE Market IPOs
By Editors | 21/12/2021
Under the new regulatory framework, the listing process for ACE Market IPOs has been streamlined to enhance fundraising efficiency for Malaysian corporations.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Directs Banks to Observe Latest FX Global Code
By Mark Johnston | 21/12/2021
Banks are expected to review their practices to ensure observance of the FX Global Code and renew the Statement of Commitment by 15 July 2022.
Market Infrastructure
China to Expand Shanghai-London Stock Connect
By Editors | 21/12/2021
Under the proposed rules, the Stock Connect scheme will be expanded to allow participation from companies listed in Shenzhen, Switzerland and Germany.
ESG / Sustainability
TWSE Expands Scope of Sustainability Reporting Rules
By Editors | 21/12/2021
All TWSE listed companies with paid-in capital above TWD 2 billion will mandatorily have to file sustainability reports from 2023 onwards.
Securities / Derivatives
UBS, China Life to Set Up Asset Management JV – Report
By Editors | 20/12/2021
China Life and UBS have reportedly signed an MoU to set up the joint venture, though the formal launch will be subject to approval from the CBIRC.
Enforcement
Taiwan FSC to Raise Fines for Securities Investment Trust Businesses
By Editors | 20/12/2021
The maximum fine for violations by securities investment trust and securities investment consulting businesses will rise from TWD 3mn to TWD 15mn.
Securities / Derivatives
OJK Indonesia Suspends Granting of New Asset Management Licences
By Editors | 20/12/2021
OJK said the moratorium will allow it to evaluate governance, capacity and prudential practices in the mutual fund industry.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea FSC, KRX Launch ESG Information Platform
By Editors | 20/12/2021
The platform provides information about listed companies’ ESG activities, ratings, sustainability reports and environmental disclosure information.
Big Picture
ISDA Outlines Next Steps to Develop China Derivatives Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 20/12/2021
China’s draft Futures and Derivatives Law will remove a major barrier to international participation in China’s derivatives markets, ISDA says.
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