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ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance
By Editors | 16/12/2021
The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.
Fintech / Regtech
ISDA Advances Work to Develop Standards for Crypto Derivatives
By Editors | 15/12/2021
Contractual standards for digital asset derivatives will provide a foundation for the market and help enhance transparency, liquidity and price discovery.
Market Infrastructure
Shanghai Bourse Set to Launch New Bond Trading System
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021
The new system – to be launched on Monday – adds a night trading session, uses RTGS settlement, and allows multilateral netting, the SSE says.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Allows Derivative Warrants to Use Foreign Stocks
By Editors | 15/12/2021
The first six derivative warrants with foreign underlying stocks were listed on the SET on Wednesday, issued by Macquarie Securities.
Securities / Derivatives
TWSE Amends Corporate Governance, Insider Trading Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021
Insiders cannot trade shares 15 days before quarterly reports and 30 days before annual reports. Board independence and diversity rules also included.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS to Raise Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards
By Editors | 15/12/2021
The new rules will require corporate finance advisers to establish a governance framework for due diligence which includes ensuring the veracity of information obtained.
ESG / Sustainability
HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021
The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Unveils Roadmap for Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021
Mandatory climate reporting will be required by listed FIs from financial year 2023. Board diversity policies have to be disclosed in annual reports.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Set to Launch Digital Licensing Platform on WINGS
By Editors | 15/12/2021
New electronic licensing forms for licence applications, annual returns, notifications and regulatory filings are to be submitted through WINGS from 3 January.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia OJK Introduces Dual Class Shares for Tech IPOs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021
The move is aimed at incentivising domestic tech firms to list on the IDX to deepen the capital market and make it more attractive to investors.
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