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Market Infrastructure
SHFE to Introduce Commodity Swaps with Central Settlement
By Editors | 30/01/2022
Shanghai Futures Exchange has issued new rules setting out the requirements for firms to participate as primary dealers, secondary dealers and settlement institutions.
Enforcement
SFC Fines Citigroup Asia Unit for Client Facilitation Misconduct
By Editors | 28/01/2022
Deceptive practices were deployed at the expense of clients’ best interest and to the detriment of market integrity, said SFC chief Ashley Alder.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Finalises Rules on Listco Related Party Transactions
By Darien Choong | 28/01/2022
The rules seek to strengthen the management of related party transactions and improve the quality of opinions issued by external experts.
Securities / Derivatives
KRX Chief Vows to Improve Investor Protection in Stock Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022
Sohn Byung-doo suggests lockup periods be imposed on executives following an IPO, and that companies be required to consider retail investors when processing spinoff IPOs.
Market Infrastructure
Sri Lanka Commences Work to Establish CCP for Equities
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 27/01/2022
SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratne said “steady progress” is being made and the CCP is expected to launch by year end as planned.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC, SFC Offer Guidance on FX Practices Following Joint Review
By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022
Financial groups should promote a strong risk culture, put in place appropriate supervision and surveillance, and ensure fairness and transparency in trade execution.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for ESG Rating Providers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022
SEBI says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and the efficiency of securities markets.
Big Picture
ESG Bond Issuance to Quadruple by 2025
By ESG Investor | 27/01/2022
New Pictet-IIF report says inconsistent disclosures are limiting growth, with ‘climate-aligned’ bonds meeting the supply shortfall.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka CSE Revises Calculation Methodology for Key Index
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 26/01/2022
The ASPI’s new calculation method will produce a more realistic representation of market returns, the Colombo Stock Exchange said.
Securities / Derivatives
Global Banks Seeking Clarity on China’s Overseas IPO Rules – Report
By Editors | 26/01/2022
An industry body has reportedly represented to the CSRC that global banks need more clarity on its new rules for domestic companies seeking overseas IPOs.
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