Securities / Derivatives

TSE Urges Listed Firms to Reduce Lag for English Disclosures

By Thisanka Siripala | 28/01/2025

Listed companies are expected to take “proactive measures” to improve the scope, content and timing of English-language disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia’s JC3 Outlines 2025 Priorities for Building Climate Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

The JC3 also published new guidance on the issuance of SRI-linked sukuk and sustainability-linked bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Enhances Cross-selling Benefits Among FIs

By Editors | 28/01/2025

Futures brokers and insurance brokers will be allowed to cross-sell financial products, subject to them meeting certain qualifications.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand SEC Adds SRI Funds to ESG Product Platform

By Mark Johnston | 28/01/2025

The Platform, initially launched in January 2023, now include detailed information on sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) funds.

ESG / Sustainability

AFRC Assesses Readiness for Sustainability Reporting and Assurance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2025

An increasing number of HK-listed entities are obtaining sustainability assurance, and more auditors are offering these services.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea to Amend Stock Market Listing and Delisting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2025

The reforms are aimed at improving the quality of listed companies, and ensuring underperforming companies are removed more quickly.

Enforcement

Hang Seng Bank Fined for Mis-selling Investment Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2025

SFC Executive Director of Enforcement Christopher Wilson described Hang Seng Bank’s misconduct as “serious and systemic”.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Appoints RHB Banker as New Chief Executive

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2025

Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed will take over as CEO on 1 March 2025, bringing over 30 years of capital markets experience.

Capital / Liquidity

US Treasury Clearing Mandate Should be Postponed: ISDA

By Thisanka Siripala | 28/01/2025

ISDA says a number of issues remain unresolved and the number of in-scope entities around the world will likely run into the thousands.

Securities / Derivatives

China Invites Foreign FIs to Test New Financial Products in FTZs

By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2025

Approvals to establish banking, insurance, securities, futures, or fund management subsidiaries in the FTZs will take a maximum 120 days.

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