SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

AML / KYC

CSRC Targets ‘Shadow Shareholders’ in New Guidelines

By Editors | 12/02/2021

A 36 month lock up period is being introduced for investors who purchase shares in companies within 12 months before their IPO applications.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Lowers Minimum Balance for Investment Management Accounts

By Editors | 11/02/2021

BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said the revised regulations are aimed at expanding investment opportunities for the public.

Enforcement

SFC Freezes Brokerage Accounts Linked to Social Media Scam

By Editors | 11/02/2021

One of the SFC’s top priorities for the year is to crack down on ramp and dump scams and other types of market manipulation conducted through social media.

ESG / Sustainability

PBOC to Step Up Efforts to Advance Green Finance Agenda

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2021

A comparative study is about to be completed, which will pave the way for the launch of a China-EU Shared Classification Catalogue for Green Finance later this year.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Surpasses GPIF as Largest Holder of Japanese Equities

By Editors | 10/02/2021

In March 2020, the BOJ said it aims to buy at least JPY 6 trillion worth of ETFs a year with an upper limit set at JPY 12 trillion.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines to Launch Short Selling Upon Resolution of SBL Issues

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/02/2021

The Philippines Stock Exchange will launch short selling once issues related to securities borrowing and lending are resolved, president Ramon Monzon.

Securities / Derivatives

State-owned Firms Issue China’s First Carbon-neutral Bonds

By Editors | 10/02/2021

The bonds reportedly received a lukewarm response from investors who are seeking higher yields amid signs of tighter liquidity.

ESG / Sustainability

CSRC Proposes Enhanced Investor Relations Management Rules

By Editors | 10/02/2021

The guidelines emphasise four principles of investor relationship management, and include an obligation for listed companies to disclose ESG information to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Appoints JP Morgan’s Nicolas Aguzin as New CEO

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2021

Aguzin is expected to help HKEX continue to build its competitiveness and support the ongoing growth and development of Hong Kong’s financial markets.