Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

India Supreme Court Orders Probe into Adani Group

By Editors | 03/03/2023

A committee has been formed to examine the Hindenburg allegations against Adani Group and suggest measures to protect investors. A probe by SEBI was also ordered.

AML / KYC

SFC Calls on Investors to Provide Consent for HKIDR Regime

By Editors | 03/03/2023

After the launch of HKIDR on 20 March, investors who haven’t provided consent will not be able to buy securities on the stock exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Budget 2023 Offers Measures to Boost Capital Market

By Editors | 03/03/2023

The government will allow the issuance of dual-class shares, expand tax deductions for listing expenses, and provide financing for SMEs.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Sets Timeline for Domestic Implementation of ISSB Standards

By Editors | 03/03/2023

Japan will issue draft sustainability disclosure standards based on the ISSB standards by 31 March 2024, and final standards by 31 March 2025.

Enforcement

HKEX Warns Issuers Against Using “Partial Truth” Disclosures

By Editors | 02/03/2023

Disciplinary action may follow if an announcement is misleading as a result of omission of material information, HKEX said.

Market Infrastructure

AFME Announces Establishment of T+1 Industry Taskforce

By Editors | 02/03/2023

The task force will assess whether Europe should follow the US and other jurisdictions in moving to shorter settlement cycles.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Finalise New Listing Regime This Month – Reports

By Editors | 02/03/2023

Listing rule amendments designed to attract specialist tech firms to list in Hong Kong are expected to be finalised this month.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Issues 3rd Consultation on Measures for Handling Outages

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2023

ASX is consulting on enhancements to its test strategy, interconnectedness with other market operators, and its BCP strategy.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Strikes Deal on Green Bonds Standard

By ESG Investor | 01/03/2023

Negotiators of the European Council and Parliament have reached an agreement on a voluntary standard for EU green bonds (EuGB).