Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

NSE, INX, MCX to Jointly Set Up New GIFT City Bullion Exchange

By Editors | 04/03/2021

NSE, India INX, MCX, NSDL and CDSL have agreed to set up a bullion exchange, clearing corporation and depository at GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese SOEs to Issue Carbon Neutrality Bonds on Shanghai Bourse

By Editors | 04/03/2021

China Energy Investment Corp, State Power Investment Corp, China Huaneng Group Co and China National Nuclear Corp will issue carbon neutrality bonds on the SSE.

ESG / Sustainability

EU: Delay to Finalised RTS Generates SFDR Uncertainty

By ESG Investor | 04/03/2021

Asset managers had hoped that finalised regulatory technical standards for Level 2 SFDR reporting would be available to assist preparations for Level 1 compliance.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA To Review ESG Fund Labelling Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2021

Discussions with asset managers and fund distributors may start by June to assess whether rules for mutual fund labels can guard against greenwashing.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Prepares Draft Rules for Stock Stabilisation Fund

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/03/2021

The fund will be set up using unclaimed cash and stock dividends and be used to help stabilise the capital market.

AML / KYC

SEBI Consults on Creation of Accredited Investor Class

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/03/2021

SEBI says the new investor classification can help it to focus its regulatory resources on investors that need more protection and facilitate innovation in the securities market.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Revises Rules on Corporate Bond Issuance, Ratings

By Editors | 04/03/2021

Companies will no longer be required to engage a rating agency and obtain a credit rating before they issue bonds for sale on the public market.

Securities / Derivatives

UK to Issue First Sovereign Green Bonds for Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2021

The savings bonds will fund projects in areas such as renewable energy and clean transportation and will go on sale to retail investors this year.

Securities / Derivatives

TWSE Lowers Investment Threshold for New Innovation Board

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2021

Individuals with a net worth of TWD 10 million will be allowed to invest in TIB-listed firms, down from the TWD 30 million minimum that was earlier planned.