Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure

    FMA Issues Guidance on Mandatory Climate Disclosure Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2021

    In-scope climate reporting entities with a 31 March balance date will have to file their first climate statements by 31 July 2024, says the FMA’s Sarah Vrede.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSE Set to Implement New Index Calculation Methodology

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 18/11/2021

    The current methodology has resulted in record high index levels from trading activity in stocks with little free float and actual liquidity.

    Enforcement

    Chinese Court Rules Executives, Auditors Liable for Kangmei Fraud

    By Darien Choong | 17/11/2021

    Kangmei Pharmaceutical, its executives and auditors will be held fully liable for CNY 2.5bn of investor losses in China’s first ever class action against corporate fraud.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Eurex to Expand KRX Link to Include KOSPI Weekly Options

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    Investors will gain the ability to trade KOSPI 200 options with weekly expiries outside Korean trading hours, providing greater flexibility and risk management precision.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Completes Development of Fractional Stock Trading System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/11/2021

    20 securities firms will be able to launch fractional stock trading services using the KSD system as early as this year, depending on their readiness.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO to Update Regulatory Principles for Commodity Derivatives

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    IOSCO says market authorities should establish a code of conduct for data providers, have a process to respond to unexpected disruptions, and analyse HFT and algo trading impacts.

    Enforcement

    Korea FSS Punishes 3 Brokerages Over Lime Asset Mis-selling

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    Shinhan Investment and KB Securities were ordered to suspend parts of their operations for six months. Daishin Securities was ordered to close a branch.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Formally Designates FSC as Crypto Industry Supervisor

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    Cryptocurrency businesses will be listed under the category of “finance, insurance and real estate” and STOs will be listed under the securities firms subcategory.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysian Regulators Pledge Support to Mid-Tier IPO Hopefuls

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2021

    Bursa Malaysia and the SC will collaborate on efforts to help mid-tier companies become “investment-ready” and learn about governance requirements.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Finalises Rules on Super Fund Portfolio Disclosures

    By Editors | 15/11/2021

    Morningstar has expressed concern that the rules do not require super funds to disclose specific stocks or bonds held in portfolios run by external asset managers.

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