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ESG / Sustainability
LuxSE Displays First Sustainability Bond from Thailand on LGX
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2021
Thailand opted to list the sustainability bond on the Luxembourg Green Exchange to strengthen access to the international investor community.
Enforcement
SEC Thailand Seeks Investigative, Prosecutorial Powers
By Editors | 29/04/2021
The SEC seeks powers to investigate and prosecute its own cases and speed up enforcement against capital market violations.
Enforcement
SFC Set to Deploy Data Analytics in Broker Inspections
By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2021
High volume brokers were asked in 2019 to adopt new data standards to enable more timely data submissions to regulators when requested.
Securities / Derivatives
ICBC Extends Loan to Huarong to Pay Offshore Bond
By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2021
The CBIRC had asked banks not to withhold loans from Huarong for at least six months, to help the company refinance its debt.
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.
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