Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Lessen Profit Requirement Hike for Main Board IPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2021

    The three-year profit requirement will be raised from HK$50mn to HK$80mn, compared to the HK$125mn or HK$150mn options proposed in November.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX Mulls Additional Measures to Attract Unicorn Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021

    Ahead of the introduction of dual-class shares, KRX will provide guidelines to help founders secure management rights jointly with other large shareholders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Consults on New Requirements for Proxy Advisers

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/05/2021

    The Treasury is proposing that proxy advisers be required to obtain an AFS License, among other requirements aimed at increasing transparency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Issues Compensation Guidelines for Fund Managers

    By Editors | 05/05/2021

    20% of compensation of key AMC employees must be paid in the form of units of the mutual fund schemes in which they have a role or oversight.

    ESG / Sustainability

    New Zealand Launches First Carbon Efficient Indices

    By Editors | 05/05/2021

    All S&P/NZX 50 companies are covered in the new indices. Constituent weights will be adjusted based on carbon intensity and emissions performance.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Issues Guideline on Green & Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme

    By Editors | 05/05/2021

    The grant amount for each bond issue will be half of the eligible expenses, capped at HK$2.5mn for rated bonds and HK$1.25mn  for unrated bonds.

    Fintech / Regtech

    EIB Issues First Digital Bond on Public Blockchain

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/05/2021

    The digital bond issuance was carried out using a distributed ledger for registration and a CBDC for settlement.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China: Policy Banks Pilot Direct Bidding Mechanism for Bond Issuance

    By Editors | 04/05/2021

    The pilot could mark a significant revamp in how bond issuance is carried out in China, and is seen as another step by the government to attract foreign capital.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Warns Against Illegal Moves as Korea Resumes Short-Selling

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

    Korean regulators have been working to enhance protection measures for retail investors ahead of the partial resumption of short-selling on Monday.

    Securities / Derivatives

    PBOC Approves Deutsche Bank as Qualified Primary Dealer

    By Editors | 03/05/2021

    Deutsche Bank has become the first Eurozone bank to be approved as a qualified primary dealer in China.

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