Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Steps Up Scrutiny of Fund Industry Amid Recent Volatility

By Editors | 27/03/2020

The SFC reminds managers, trustees, custodians and intermediaries of funds to look out for clients interests amid “unprecedented volatility across asset classes”.

Securities / Derivatives

SC, Bursa Malaysia Ease Margin Financing Rules for Brokers

By Editors | 26/03/2020

Brokers are no longer required to liquidate client holdings, make margin calls, or impose haircuts on collateral if client equity balances fall below 130%.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS, ACRA, SGX RegCo Set Out Expectations on Meeting Conduct

By Editors | 26/03/2020

MAS, SGX RegCo and ACRA expect all issuers to comply with the Ministry of Health’s mandatory safe distancing measures. Legislative amendments will be introduced.

Enforcement

ICAC Charges Ex-HKEX Official for Bribery, Misconduct

By Editors | 25/03/2020

A former joint-head of HKEX’s IPO Vetting Team has been charged over HK$9.15mn in bribes and misconduct in public office between June 2017 and April 2019.

Market Infrastructure

ASX to Delay Implementation of CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 25/03/2020

ASX will launch a public consultation in June on a new timetable for its CHESS replacement project, amid uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Indonesia to Extend Payment Deadlines for MSME Loans

By Editors | 25/03/2020

OJK will extend loan payment deadlines for MSMEs by up to one year and prohibit the use of debt collection services, while Bank Indonesia asks banks to lower lending rates.

Securities / Derivatives

BOT Establishes Liquidity Facility for Money Market, Fixed Income Funds

By Editors | 25/03/2020

Money market and daily fixed income funds can obtain low-cost liquidity assistance from banks, which can in turn use fund units they buy under repurchase agreements as collateral for BOT liquidity.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Finalises Stewardship Code Revisions

By Editors | 25/03/2020

Existing signatories have six months to update their disclosures to reflect the revisions, which include expectations to incorporate sustainability considerations in investment decisions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Grants Compliance Relief to Fund Managers, Brokers, Issuers

By Editors | 24/03/2020

The new measures include relief from mutual fund policy initiatives, penalty provision exemptions for brokers, and various deadline extensions.