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ESG / Sustainability
GRI Updates Disclosure Standards to Align with SDGs
By ESG Investor | 24/01/2021
New guidance for corporates from the Global Reporting Initiative will help asset owners track their contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Market Infrastructure
Stock Connect to Include STAR Market Stocks from 1 February
By Editors | 24/01/2021
The corresponding H-shares will also be included in Southbound trading of Stock Connect, in addition to H-shares with corresponding A-shares listed in Shenzhen.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SGX, Temasek Partner on Digital Asset Infrastructure in Capital Markets
By Editors | 23/01/2021
A new JV will use blockchain-based technologies to provide an issuance-to-settlement network for Asia bonds, funds and sustainable finance products.
Enforcement
NAFMII Punishes Bond Underwriters Over SOE Default
By Editors | 21/01/2021
The three banks failed to conduct proper due diligence and verify cash that appeared to be abnormally restricted when underwriting Yongcheng Coal’s bonds.
Market Infrastructure
LME Proposes to Close Europe’s Last Open-outcry Trading Venue
By Editors | 21/01/2021
The LME’s trading ring has been used for metals trading since 1877. It’s temporary closure in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic may end up being permanent.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Expands Sustainable Sukuk and Bonds Grant Scheme
By Editors | 21/01/2021
Eligible issuers can offset up to 90% of the external review costs incurred for the issuance of sustainable sukuk and bonds, subject to a maximum MYR 300,000 per issuance.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Launch New Mini USD/CNH Futures Contract
By Editors | 21/01/2021
The new contract will cater to participants who prefer cash settlement and smaller contract sizes, such as medium-sized corporates and individuals.
Securities / Derivatives
TWSE to Launch New Innovation Board in Q3 This Year
By Editors | 21/01/2021
Companies will be required to meet a market cap threshold of TWD 1.5 billion to list on the new ‘Taiwan Innovation Board’, and profitability requirements will be eased.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Require Brokers, Insurers to Enhance FX Risk Management
By Editors | 21/01/2021
Non-banking financial institutions will have to report details about their FX exposures monthly to ensure their FX liquidity remains adequate.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Opens New Dedicated Office for Foreign Firms
By Editors | 21/01/2021
The new office will handle pre-application consultation, registration and supervision, with all communications available in English.
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