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Securities / Derivatives
SEHK Adopts New Rules for Bookbuilding, Placing Activities
By Editors | 25/04/2022
The listing rule amendments, due to take effect in August, are a consequence of changes to the Code of Conduct finalised by the SFC in October.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Eases Capital Raising Restrictions for Rural Coop Banks
By Editors | 24/04/2022
Rural cooperative banks can raise capital by issuing preference shares, perpetual debt instruments or long term subordinated bonds.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia to Enhance Governance at State-backed Investment Firms
By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2022
Among other things, the PGG recommends that female directors comprise a minimum 30 percent of a GLIC’s board.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Issues Guidance on Preventing Archegos-style Incidents
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/04/2022
Firms with securities businesses are expected to draw lessons from the shortcomings observed in the Archegos incident in order to foster a sound risk culture.
Securities / Derivatives
SZSE Issues Guidance on Funding Infrastructure REIT Acquisitions
By Editors | 23/04/2022
The proposed guidelines seek to improve the ability of listed infrastructure REITs to issue more shares to fund acquisitions and optimise their portfolios.
Securities / Derivatives
BSEC Relaxes Circuit Breaker Limit, Disciplines Brokers
By Editors | 23/04/2022
The adjustment boosted market liquidity and fresh investments by participants, while the disciplinary actions helped to bolster investor confidence.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Issues Standards for Fund Managers, Carbon Products
By Darien Choong | 23/04/2022
The new series of financial industry standards cover data governance of fund companies, carbon financial products, and mobile app design.
ESG / Sustainability
UK FCA Finalises Rules on Board Diversity Disclosure, Targets
By Editors | 21/04/2022
At least 40 percent of the board, and at least one senior position, should be held by women. Disclosures requirements apply for accounting periods starting 1 April 2022.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Asset Managers Should Put Customers at Heart: SGX
By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022
At the IMAS Digital Summit 2022, SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye discussed the exchange’s approach to digital assets and technology adoption.
Securities / Derivatives
BOJ Conducts Further Consecutive Unlimited Bond Buying
By Editors | 21/04/2022
Yields have stayed close to the upper limit of the BOJ’s tolerated trading band despite recent moves to boost its purchases of government bonds.
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