Securities / Derivatives

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Adopts New Measures to Ease Covid-19 Financial Stress

    By Editors | 06/08/2020

    A new resolution framework will allow banks to continue to maintain the ‘standard’ classification for corporate borrowers in resolution rather than downgrade the account, among other measures.

    Enforcement

    SGX RegCo to Enhance Enforcement, Whistleblowing Frameworks

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2020

    The proposed enforcement framework will seek to achieve swifter outcomes from the disciplinary process. Whistleblowing policies will become mandatory for listed issuers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan to Introduce Social & Sustainability Bonds by Year End

    By Editors | 06/08/2020

    Taiwan’s FSC will direct OTC market operator Taipei Exchange to develop new guidelines for issuing social and sustainability bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    TWSE Sets 26 October Launch Date for Odd-Lot Trading

    By Editors | 06/08/2020

    Currently, odd-lot trading is only permitted in after-hours trading. Starting 26 October, odd-lot orders will be accepted during the regular trading session.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Concludes Consultation on CHESS Replacement Timeline

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    A four-week consultation on a new timeline for the CHESS replacement project has found that 91% of users can be ready by April 2022.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Postpones Penalties Under New Upfront Margin Collection Norms

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    SEBI said the penalty provision for short-collection or non-collection of upfront margin in the cash segment will now be implemented from 1 September.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SSE, SZSE Issue Rules on the Exchange of Corporate Bonds

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    The rules require companies that issue replacement bonds to exchange for maturing debt to make exchange offers to all bondholders on an “equal and voluntary basis”.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC, SSE, SZSE Issue New Rules for Index Funds

    By Lucy Zhang | 05/08/2020

    The guidelines are aimed at further regulating the establishment, operation and governance of index funds and protecting investors.

    Big Picture

    Regulatory Fragmentation in Markets Undermines Economic Recovery

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2020

    Fragmentation introduces distortions and inefficiencies, undermining financing when it is needed to facilitate the recovery from Covid-19, ASIFMA says in a new report.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka SEC Approves New Rules for REITs

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2020

    Real estate developers and owners can convert fully completed properties into REITs for listing on the CSE.

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