Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Five Chinese Heavyweights to Delist from US Exchanges

    By Editors | 15/08/2022

    The companies cited the small trading volume of their shares in New York, without mentioning any ongoing disputes between US and Chinese authorities.

    Enforcement

    China: Nine Execs Allegedly Linked to Semiconductor Fund Fraud

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    Executives from a high-profile chipmaker, a fund that invested in it, and the manager of the fund are under investigation in a fraud and corruption probe.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Amends Due Diligence Guidelines for Debenture Trustees

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    The enhanced guidelines cover empanelment of external agencies for due diligence, conflicts of interest policy, and allow the creation of additional security post NCD listing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC to Develop Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    The guideline is being developed with Chulalongkorn University to help listed entities adopt concrete human rights due diligence practices in line with the UNGPs.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Financial Education Gaps Prevent Retail Participation in Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2022

    New research from WEF, BNY Mellon and Accenture finds 29% of investors do not understand crypto, but nearly 40% said the same of stocks and bonds.

    Big Picture

    ECB Explores Effectiveness of ‘Green QE’ in Mitigating Climate Change

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    Green quantitative easing may be an effective policy instrument if governments fail to introduce a carbon tax or equivalent carbon pricing mechanism.

    Securities / Derivatives

    More TSE Companies Disclosing Information in English

    By Editors | 12/08/2022

    English language disclosures are now part of the Corporate Governance Code, and considered a key factor to boost foreign participation in Japanese markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FCA Sets Out Supervisory Priorities for Alternative Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

    Firms offering ESG products should expect to be subject to review to ensure marketing materials are not misleading.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan to Require Emissions Disclosures in Annual Reports in 2024

    By Editors | 11/08/2022

    Companies will have to start disclosing climate-related information including GHG emissions data in annual reports and prospectuses in 2024.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SEC, CFTC Propose Enhanced Reporting Rules for Hedge Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

    Under the proposed rules, large hedge funds and PE funds would have to report their crypto exposures for the first time.

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