Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai, Korea Agree to Establish ETF Cross-Listing Mechanism

By Editors | 12/05/2021

Under an MoU, the SSE and KRX will work towards ETF cross-listings, joint development of indices, and stronger cooperation in the bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Adds Environment & Social Responsibility to Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2021

A new chapter on environmental and social responsibility has been added to the disclosure rules for publicly listed companies. The consultation is open until 7 June.

Securities / Derivatives

Shenzhen Launches Pilot Scheme for Cross-border Investment

By Editors | 12/05/2021

The pilot scheme can be used by qualified domestic investors to invest overseas in unlisted companies and private equity funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Joins ASEAN Framework for Cross-border Funds

By Editors | 12/05/2021

Regulators from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – already part of the initiative – have signed a supplemental MoU admitting the Philippine SEC into the CIS framework.

Securities / Derivatives

CFA Institute Launches Working Group to Examine SPACs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2021

The working group will publish a report in early 2022 and present its findings and policy recommendations, to US and global regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

OTC Clear Launches Clearing for SOFR-HONIA Cross-currency Swaps

By Editors | 11/05/2021

The SFC has approved the launch of clearing services for cross-currency interest rates swaps and basis swaps referencing HONIA and SOFR.

Enforcement

HKICPA, FRC Agree to Share Information, Refer Cases

By Editors | 11/05/2021

The MoU is expected to enhance audit quality, contribute to the development of the Hong Kong audit market, and promote confidence in the capital markets.

Big Picture

How Derivatives Exchanges Can Promote Sustainable Development

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/05/2021

A new report from the WFE and the UN’s SSE Initiative offers guidance on how derivatives exchanges can facilitate the sustainability transition.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Offers Additional Support to SMEs, Low-Rated Corporates

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2021

The FSC has announced additional support for SMEs, low-rated companies, and corporate bond and CP issuers.