Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Asset Managers, Insurers Must Embed Environmental Risk: MAS

By ESG Investor | 09/12/2020

Guidelines due to take effect in 18 months call for increased engagement with stakeholders, stress testing and risk disclosures.

Market Infrastructure

Euroclear Bank, Shanghai Clearing House Launch ‘Yulan Bonds’

By Editors | 09/12/2020

Yulan bonds issued by SHCH will use real time multi-currency DVP settlement with any counterparty within Euroclear Bank’s network.

Securities / Derivatives

Goldman Sachs Seeks Approval to Fully Own China Securities JV

By Editors | 09/12/2020

Goldman already owns 51 percent of its China securities joint venture and has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 49 percent.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Unveils Three Year Capital Market Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2020

The roadmap aims to promote ESG development, establish operational rules to enable central clearing for OTC derivatives, and boost fundraising in the capital markets.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Enhances Infrastructure, Security Following Independent Reviews

By Editors | 08/12/2020

EY was commissioned to look into issues stemming from record trading volumes in March and April, while InPhySec looked into NZX’s DDoS attack response in August.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI to Enhance Guidelines for OTC Derivatives, CDS, Money Markets

By Editors | 08/12/2020

The RBI is looking to enhance governance of OTC derivatives market makers, establish consistency in money market and debt instruments, and update its CDS guidelines.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Amendments to REIT Code Have Taken Effect

By Editors | 08/12/2020

The SFC has also adopted a more streamlined approach to compliance with requirements regarding vetting and approval of REIT-issued announcements and circulars.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Expands Market-making Framework

By Editors | 08/12/2020

The expansion will enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the capital market, and entice more investors and market participants, Bursa says.

Market Infrastructure

DSB Set to Consult on Fee Structure for UPI in January

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2020

The UPI will ensure products are reported to trade repositories consistently across FSB jurisdictions. The first consultation will begin on 11 January 2021.