Securities & Trading

The panel says the FSA should introduce a code of conduct for ESG data providers and develop an information platform for ESG-related bonds.

To allow SPACs in India, SEBI would have to either introduce a separate law or amend current regulations.

The new rules will help to standardise how commodity price indexes are compiled and improve transparency on the release of information.

Raising professional standards is crucial to maintain quality markets, particularly in view of the rapidly evolving financial landscape, says SFC chief Ashley Alder.

Taiwan was praised for easing rules on loan-loss reserves for foreign bank branches and for allowing foreign institutional investors to invest in ETFs.

Listed companies will be required to make mandatory disclosures on their carbon emissions, water usage and waste management starting next year.

Relief is provided to listed issuers with unsatisfactory financial conditions or an inadequate level of operations between 1 July 2021 and 31 December 2021.

Securities market participants must hold core capital of at least A$500,000, up from A$100,000 currently required. One year is given for compliance.

Hong Kong's SFC and Thailand's SEC say the MRF scheme has taken effect. Both have issued new guidance on obtaining authorisation under the scheme.

The project enables full straight-through processing for corporate actions, reducing risk for market participants and facilitating more informed decision-making.