Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Japan to Start Investing Foreign Reserves in ESG Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/10/2021

Japan would become the first G7 government to use its foreign reserves for ESG investments, as it ramps up efforts to combat climate change.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC to Relax Rules for Securities Investment Trust Funds

By Darien Choong | 12/10/2021

Greater flexibility is provided for securities investment trust funds to invest in IPO stocks, CoCo bonds and TLAC bonds.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Offers Policy Toolkit to Address MMF Vulnerabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 12/10/2021

Enhancing MMF resilience will help address systemic risks and minimise the need for central bank interventions to support the sector, the FSB said.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Outline Expectations on Sale of ILS Products

By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2021

The circular follows the $30mn issuance of Hong Kong’s first catastrophe bond by Greater Bay Re, a state-sponsored special purpose vehicle.

Securities / Derivatives

HKFE Obtains CFTC Certification for A-share Futures

By Editors | 11/10/2021

The new contract will commence trading next week. The certification means it can be offered and sold to persons in the US.

Enforcement

New Zealand FMA Censures Derivatives Issuer FIRMA NZ

By Editors | 11/10/2021

Firma NZ failed to conduct product suitability tests for clients and to regularly provide statements to investors. The contraventions were “persistent and systemic”.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Swing Pricing Framework for Debt Funds

By Editors | 11/10/2021

During periods of market dislocation, investors will only be able to exit certain debt funds at 1-2 percent below the NAV.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC, HKMA Release Findings on Investment Product Sales

By Editors | 08/10/2021

Firms sold investment products with an aggregate transaction amount of HKD 5.7 trillion during 2020, with the participation of over 700,000 investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan: Twelve Fund Managers to Receive Policy Concessions

By Darien Choong | 08/10/2021

Under two separate initiatives, eight foreign fund managers and four investment trust companies will receive preferential treatment for one year.