Securities / Derivatives

    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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