Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia SC Publishes Updated Corporate Governance Code

    By Editors | 29/04/2021

    The update focuses on selection and nomination processes for directors, including to address issues with board diversity and sustainability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bank Losses from Archegos Collapse to Exceed $10bn

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2021

    New disclosures from UBS and Nomura have raised estimates of the total losses to banks to over $10.5bn.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CBIRC Warns of Crackdown on Illegal Fundraising Activities

    By Editors | 29/04/2021

    New regulations on the prevention and handling of illegal fundraising activities come into effect from 1 May.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Forms Industry Group to Develop Asset Management Sector

    By Editors | 28/04/2021

    The Singapore Funds Industry Group will bring together key players to formulate strategies to develop the asset management ecosystem.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Lawmakers Commence Review of New Futures Law

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2021

    The law will stipulate rules for futures trading, settlement and delivery systems, establish investor protection mechanisms, and include netting provisions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IMAS Launches ESG E-Learning Module for Asset Managers

    By Editors | 27/04/2021

    The module covers the EnRM Guidelines issued by MAS in December, supplemented with case studies to facilitate application by the industry.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Ant Group Money Market Fund Shrinks to Four-Year Low

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/04/2021

    In response to regulatory pressure, Ant Group has been urging investors through in-app notifications to switch to other funds.

    Enforcement

    Shanghai Court Granted Jurisdiction to Hear Cross-border Cases

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021

    The Shanghai Financial Court is the second Chinese court allowed to handle disputes involving overseas securities and financial institutions.

    Market Infrastructure

    HK, China to Launch Southbound Bond Connect in July – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021

    The relevant regulations will reportedly be issued in May, with a view to launching the southbound bond trading link on 2 July.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia: Super Fund Body Launches New Climate Change Policy

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/04/2021

    The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is seeking the integration of climate change risk in super fund investment strategies.

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