Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore’s iSTOX Signs Digital Securities MOU with Chongqing Regulator

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

The Chongqing Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau has pledged to support the establishment of an iSTOX digital securities exchange in Chongqing.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB Warns of Sharp Falls in Asset Prices from Climate Risk

By ESG Investor | 23/11/2020

Physical and transition risks could combine to increase destabilisation, the FSB says in a new report, citing “numerous sources of uncertainty”.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Directs Directs NSE to Triple Investor Protection Fund

By Editors | 23/11/2020

SEBI says it will review the adequacy of NSE’s investor protection fund on a half-yearly basis and that incremental contributions will be made “if required”.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Launches ‘Knowledge Hub’ to Promote ESG Investment, Disclosure

By Editors | 23/11/2020

The ESG Knowledge Hub provides information and guidance on ESG disclosure and investment from institutional investors, regulators, government and listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Mulls Measures to Address Concentration Risk in REITs

By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2020

SGX RegCo chief Tan Boon Gin spoke about concentration risk, the enforceability of security deposits overseas, and director independence at REIT managers.

Enforcement

ASIC Orders Fund Manager to Stop Misleading Radio Advertising

By Editors | 22/11/2020

The stop order prohibits Skyring Funds Management from comparing its fixed income fund to bank-issued deposit products in advertising.

Market Infrastructure

Industry Bodies Call For Delay to EU Third-country Benchmarks Regime

By Editors | 22/11/2020

ISDA and 13 other associations say they believe an extension of the transitional period for third-country benchmarks under BMR is urgently needed.

Capital / Liquidity

SGX to Enhance Clearing Member Default Management Process

By Editors | 22/11/2020

SGX proposes to align CDP’s default management practices with global standards and improve the efficiency and speed with which defaults may be resolved.

Market Infrastructure

March Market Turmoil Highlighted MMF Vulnerabilities: IOSCO 

By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2020

In a new report, IOSCO highlights the need for further reform to address vulnerabilities in certain types of non-public money market funds.