SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC to Develop Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    The guideline is being developed with Chulalongkorn University to help listed entities adopt concrete human rights due diligence practices in line with the UNGPs.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Financial Education Gaps Prevent Retail Participation in Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2022

    New research from WEF, BNY Mellon and Accenture finds 29% of investors do not understand crypto, but nearly 40% said the same of stocks and bonds.

    Big Picture

    ECB Explores Effectiveness of ‘Green QE’ in Mitigating Climate Change

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    Green quantitative easing may be an effective policy instrument if governments fail to introduce a carbon tax or equivalent carbon pricing mechanism.

    Securities / Derivatives

    More TSE Companies Disclosing Information in English

    By Editors | 12/08/2022

    English language disclosures are now part of the Corporate Governance Code, and considered a key factor to boost foreign participation in Japanese markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FCA Sets Out Supervisory Priorities for Alternative Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

    Firms offering ESG products should expect to be subject to review to ensure marketing materials are not misleading.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan to Require Emissions Disclosures in Annual Reports in 2024

    By Editors | 11/08/2022

    Companies will have to start disclosing climate-related information including GHG emissions data in annual reports and prospectuses in 2024.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SEC, CFTC Propose Enhanced Reporting Rules for Hedge Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

    Under the proposed rules, large hedge funds and PE funds would have to report their crypto exposures for the first time.

    Market Infrastructure

    Korea: New FSC Administration Sets Out Policy Agenda

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2022

    The agenda sets out measures to ensure financial stability, encourage digital transformation, improve the capital markets, and introduce new regulations for digital assets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPXI to Launch Platform For Listed Company ESG Disclosures

    By Editors | 11/08/2022

    ESG-related information disclosed on each company’s website for the most recent three months will be displayed on the portal.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Tightens Risk Management Rules for State-owned FIs

    By Darien Choong | 11/08/2022

    The Ministry of Finance strengthened rules around offshore investments, risk monitoring, and debt restructuring for “zombie enterprises”.

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