Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China Yangtze Power Lists Depositary Receipts in London

By Editors | 28/09/2020

Yangtze Power is the first Chinese issuer to receive LSE’s ‘Green Economy Mark’, which recognises firms that derive at least half of revenues from the green economy.

Securities / Derivatives

UK Manager Baillie Gifford Sets Up China Fund Unit

By Editors | 28/09/2020

Baillie Gifford has become the latest foreign asset manager to set up a wholly-owned securities investment fund unit in China.

ESG / Sustainability

SET Launches ESG Development Services for Listed Companies

By Editors | 28/09/2020

The sustainability-related data and services are being provided through SETLink, the SET’s online information disclosure platform.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Regulators to Combine QFII, RQFII from 1 November

By Editors | 27/09/2020

The move to combine the QFII and RQFII into a single ‘qualified foreign investor’ regime is aimed at further easing foreign access to China’s capital markets.

Market Infrastructure

FTSE Russell to Include Chinese Govt Bonds in Global Index

By Editors | 27/09/2020

FTSE Russell cites significant market infrastructure improvements to expand access to international investors, improve liquidity, and develop settlement and custody processes.

Securities / Derivatives

EU Sets Out Action Plan to Achieve Capital Markets Union

By Editors | 27/09/2020

The Action Plan seeks to make financing more accessible to European companies and integrate national capital markets into a genuine single market.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Confirms Governance Body for OTC Derivatives Identifiers

By Editors | 27/09/2020

The Regulatory Oversight Committee of the Global LEI System will be the International Governance Body for the UTI, UPI and CDE as of 1 October.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Outlines Plans for Capital Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2020

A 3-year roadmap to be unveiled by year-end includes plans to set up central clearing for OTC derivatives, and improve convenience and efficiency for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Approves Sale of Unit Investment Trust Funds via Third Parties

By Editors | 26/09/2020

New rule amendments allow trust corporations to offer their investment products through third-party distributors, including individual and institutional agents.