Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

MAS to Raise Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards

By Editors | 15/12/2021

The new rules will require corporate finance advisers to establish a governance framework for due diligence which includes ensuring the veracity of information obtained.

ESG / Sustainability

HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Unveils Roadmap for Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021

Mandatory climate reporting will be required by listed FIs from financial year 2023. Board diversity policies have to be disclosed in annual reports.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Set to Launch Digital Licensing Platform on WINGS

By Editors | 15/12/2021

New electronic licensing forms for licence applications, annual returns, notifications and regulatory filings are to be submitted through WINGS from 3 January.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Introduces Dual Class Shares for Tech IPOs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

The move is aimed at incentivising domestic tech firms to list on the IDX to deepen the capital market and make it more attractive to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Consults on How it Communicates Audit Review Findings

By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2021

ASIC proposes to start communicating with company directors more routinely regarding findings from its audit inspections.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Introduces Electronic Delivery of CHESS Statements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

The electronic delivery of CHESS statements provides a faster, more efficient service for investors, says ASX group executive Tim Hogben.

ESG / Sustainability

BOJ to Assess Market Functioning in Relation to Climate

By Editors | 14/12/2021

The BOJ will gather stakeholder views on how climate-related risks and opportunities are reflected in stock and bond prices and how to develop the ESG bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Lists First ETFs Tracking MSCI China A 50 Connect Index

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2021

Two ETFs managed by China Asset Management and CSOP Asset Management listed on Monday, while a third will list on today.