SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

AML / KYC

ANNA Announces Expansion of ISIN-to-LEI Mapping Initiative

By Editors | 16/12/2020

The linking of ISINs and LEIs effectively links issuers to the issuance of securities, thereby improving transparency and aiding risk and exposure management.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Launches New Sustainability Platform, Plans New ESG Products

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2020

SGX is bringing third-party ESG ratings to Singapore listed companies and will introduce new ESG-focused investment and risk management products.

Securities / Derivatives

PBOC to Improve Supervision Over Bond Rating Agencies

By Editors | 16/12/2020

PBOC vice president Pan Gongsheng said the development of China’s bond market was being hindered by false high ratings and insufficient discrimination among issuers’ credit risk.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Defers Super Fund Requirement to Disclose Portfolio Holdings

By Editors | 15/12/2020

The one-year deferral is necessary as supporting regulations have not yet been made. ASIC encourages super funds to voluntarily disclose portfolio holdings.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Consults on New Rules for Index Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2020

SEBI proposes rules for index providers that conform to IOSCO requirements, to align India’s practices with those observed in foreign jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

China’s DCE to Start Trading Hog Futures in January

By Editors | 15/12/2020

The CSRC has announced a launch date of 8 January 2021 for live hog futures to start trading on the Dalian Commodity Exchange.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Three Firms For Illicitly Offering FX Margin Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2020

ASIC alleges Union Standard provided trading in margin FX products to clients in China in circumstances where it was illegal for Chinese residents to deal or trade in those products.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2020 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 15/12/2020

Regulation Asia held its third annual Awards ceremony on 15 December 2020 to recognise those in the industry that have helped address changing regulatory requirements in Asia Pacific over the past year.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Audit Regulator Gains Access to Chinese Audit Papers

By Editors | 15/12/2020

“This is a landmark moment for cross-border cooperation in the investigation of auditing irregularities,” said Financial Reporting Council chairman Kelvin Wong.