Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Suspends Granting of New Asset Management Licences

By Editors | 20/12/2021

OJK said the moratorium will allow it to evaluate governance, capacity and prudential practices in the mutual fund industry.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSC, KRX Launch ESG Information Platform

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The platform provides information about listed companies’ ESG activities, ratings, sustainability reports and environmental disclosure information.

Big Picture

ISDA Outlines Next Steps to Develop China Derivatives Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 20/12/2021

China’s draft Futures and Derivatives Law will remove a major barrier to international participation in China’s derivatives markets, ISDA says.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong FRC Issues Guidance for Audit Committees

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The guidelines are intended to help audit committees adopt best practices in selecting auditors that will enhance the quality of corporate reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Products, Retail Investors to Propel Asia Derivatives Market

By Editors | 20/12/2021

in 2022, Asia derivatives market growth will be driven by ESG-related products and increased retail investor participation.

Enforcement

Japan SESC Recommends Fine for Insider Trading on Crypto Hack

By Editors | 20/12/2021

An individual who learned about the July 2019 theft of cryptocurrency from BITPoint Japan sold shares in its parent before the hack was publicly disclosed.

ESG / Sustainability

FCA’s TCFD Rules for Asset Managers to Allow for Data Gaps

By ESG Investor | 20/12/2021

Product-level disclosures to users can be limited for transitional period where proxies deemed insufficient.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Grants Mutual Funds More Time to Comply with New Norms

By Editors | 20/12/2021

SEBI has issued new guidelines on the use of pool accounts by mutual funds and deferred implementation of new risk management and benchmarking norms.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Seeks Feedback on Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.