Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

SEBI Proposes New Process for KYC in Securities Market

By Editors | 17/01/2021

Under the proposal, KYC Registration Agencies, stock exchanges and depositories would be responsible for client KYC processes.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Prepares to Lift Ban on Illegal Short Selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2021

The FSC has revised the FSCMA enforcement decree as part of efforts to strengthen penalties for illegal short selling, as it prepares to lift a ban on short selling in March.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Lawmaker Asks HKEX to Lower Market Data Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2021

HKEX’s monthly fees for retail investors are higher than other stock exchanges, which may have implications for stockbrokers that serve retail investors, says a new report.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea to Require ESG Disclosures from Listed Companies

By Editors | 15/01/2021

Large companies will have to disclose ESG information from 2025. This will expand to all KOSPI-listed companies from 2030.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Issues New ESG Handbook to Listed Companies

By Editors | 14/01/2021

The handbook explains how to identify ESG issues that are relevant, how to connect the issues to a business strategy and how to best disclose achievements.

Enforcement

NAFMII Identifies Regulatory Breaches at Haitong Securities

By Editors | 14/01/2021

The breaches have been reported to the PBOC and CSRC, which are likely to issue penalties to Haitong Securities and its subsidiaries.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC to Form Market Stabilisation Fund with Unclaimed Dividends

By Editors | 14/01/2021

Listed companies in Bangladesh have unclaimed cash and stock dividends worth about $2.5bn, which will be used to support the capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Central Bank Probes for Suspected Currency Speculation

By Editors | 14/01/2021

The Taiwan dollar is up 1.4% against the US dollar this year, raising concerns from the government that Taiwan could be labelled a manipulator by the US.

Securities / Derivatives

UPDATED – Tokyo Bourse Sets Launch Date for CONNEQTOR Platform

By Editors | 14/01/2021

The platform has been in development as part of efforts to improve the liquidity of ETFs and improve convenience for institutional investors.