Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Investing Seen As Key Growth Driver for Singapore Fund Managers

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2021

86% of Singapore fund managers highlighted ESG investing as a key growth driver, up from 68% in the previous year, according to survey findings from IMAS.

Sanctions

HKMA May Replace State Street as Manager of Tracker Fund

By Editors | 13/01/2021

State Street will no longer be able to buy shares in companies sanctioned by the US, including China Mobile and China Unicom.

ESG / Sustainability

ISDA Catalogues Universe of ESG-related Derivatives

By Editors | 13/01/2021

The derivatives markets can play an essential role in facilitating the transition to a sustainable economy, ISDA says in a new paper.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Chief Outlines Work Programme for H1 2021

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2021

SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan outlined timelines for enhancements to its enforcement framework, sustainability reporting rules, and retail bonds framework, among other initiatives.

Market Infrastructure

DSB Launches Consultation on Fee Structure for UPI

By Editors | 12/01/2021

Market participants are invited to provide feedback on the assumptions and proposals that will underpin the fee model for the UPI.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Raises Audit, Valuation Standards for Listed Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2021

Primary-listed issuers must appoint an ACRA-registered auditor, and only use property valuers that meet certain qualification criteria.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Proposes to Ease Stock Exchange Ownership Norms

By Editors | 12/01/2021

Domestic promoters will be allowed to own 100% of a newly set-up stock exchange or depository for up to 10 years. Foreign promoters will be allowed to own up to 49%.

Market Infrastructure

CCPs Should Limit Procyclical Changes to Initial Margin: ISDA

By Editors | 11/01/2021

Procyclical changes to initial margin levels ended up draining liquidity from the market and contributing to market stress during the March/April market turmoil.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues Final Rules on Convertible Corporate Bonds

By Editors | 11/01/2021

The rules require trading venues to improve trading rules, enhance risk monitoring, and establish appropriate investor suitability and information disclosure rules.