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ESG / Sustainability
Australia Introduces ‘Your Future, Your Super’ Bill to Parliament
By Editors | 19/02/2021
Industry bodies ISA and AIST say the legislation doesn’t go far enough and are pushing for the legislation to be reviewed by a Senate Committee.
Securities / Derivatives
Moscow Exchange Revises Trading Hours to Attract China Traders
By Editors | 18/02/2021
Russia’s main bourse will open three hours earlier to promote currencies and derivatives trading by Chinese market participants.
Market Infrastructure
Euroclear to Enable Direct Access to SGX Bonds for Global Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 18/02/2021
The new ‘Orchid’ bond structure will allow global investors to benefit from real-time, multi-currency DVP settlement with any counterparty within Euroclear’s network.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Proposes Changes to Netting, Settlement Workflows
By Editors | 18/02/2021
The proposed changes will allow the CHESS replacement system to be scaled to much higher volume levels than previously envisaged, ASX said.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX May Introduce SPACs This Year, Subject to Market Support
By Editors | 18/02/2021
SGX chief Loh Boon Chye says SPACs could facilitate access to capital while minimising market risk exposure by providing another avenue for investment.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Formally Permits India Residents to Invest in GIFT City
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/02/2021
Separately, a new framework has been issued allowing professional services firms including consultancies, fund administrators and trustees to set up in GIFT City.
Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh to Launch New Interbank Money Market Platform
By Editors | 17/02/2021
The platform will help to promote more efficient liquidity movements among conventional banks and NBFIs, said a Bangladesh Bank official.
Securities / Derivatives
SC, Bursa Malaysia Grant Additional Relief for Listed Issuers
By Editors | 17/02/2021
Listed issuers allowed an automatic 1-month extension to prepare financial statements. Those impacted by Covid-19 are granted more time to regularise operations.
Securities / Derivatives
SEC Thailand Consults on New Rules for Auditors, Audit Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2021
The SEC proposes new rules on the reporting of suspected fraud identified in audits, and to lower entry requirements for auditors in the capital markets.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Allows Banks to Post Margin Onshore for Offshore Clients
By Editors | 17/02/2021
AD Cat-I Banks may post and collect margin in India for a permitted derivative contract entered into with a person resident outside India.
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