Securities / Derivatives

    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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