Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure

    TAIFEX to Launch Central Clearing for OTC Derivatives in June 2022

    By Editors | 14/07/2021

    FSC chairman Huang Tien-mu said it is “imperative” to establish central clearing for OTC derivatives as soon as possible.

    Enforcement

    China to Require Cybersecurity Reviews Before Firms List Overseas

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2021

    Companies that have personal information of more than 1 million users must submit to a cybersecurity review by the Office of Cybersecurity Review.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Won Futures Set for Launch on Eurex-KRX Link

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    The listing of USD/KRW Futures on the KRX-Eurex link will allow for continuous trading during Asian, European and North American market hours.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Tweaks to Dual Class Shares Framework

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    SEBI proposes to allow superior voting rights shares to be issued to trusts and other corporate structures and to tweak other requirements.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Establishes Mainland China Advisory Group

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    The new Advisory Group will advise the HKEX board on the development of China’s financial markets and economy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Launches First Electronic Market for Rupiah Trading

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2021

    The launch of Refinitiv’s Matching trading system is expected to increase liquidity, efficiency and price transparency.

    Enforcement

    NZ FMA Cancels Fund Manager Licence for ‘Material’ Breaches

    By Editors | 11/07/2021

    Fund Managers Otago incorrectly calculated and disclosed returns in fund updates and entered into prohibited related party transactions, among other breaches.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan FSC Tightens Rules for ESG-themed Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    Asset managers are required to set one sustainability goal and explain how their investments help achieve that goal.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Tighten Oversight of Overseas Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    Chinese authorities will step up supervision of companies that list overseas to improve regulation of cross-border data flows and security.

    Enforcement

    ICAC, SFC Arrest Listed Company Exec in Joint Operation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    The ICAC and SFC searched a number of premises, including the offices of the listed company and one of its IPO underwriters.

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