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Securities / Derivatives
Market Infrastructure
Asian Firms Must Tackle T+1 Long Before May
By Javier Hernani Burzaco | 19/11/2023
European and APAC firms that act quickly to prepare for T+1 settlement in North America would gain a competitive advantage, writes Javier Hernani Burzaco.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Updates Margin Financing Guidance Ahead of FINI Launch
By Editors | 19/11/2023
The revised SPM module provides further guidance on a “holistic approach to risk management” of share margin financing.
ESG / Sustainability
SGX RegCo Calls for “Real Change” on Board Diversity and Renewal
By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2023
SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin discussed the benefits and challenges of board diversity and renewal, and expectations for listed issuers.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Unveils Proposed Reforms to Strengthen Short Selling System
By Editors | 17/11/2023
Under the proposals, institutional and retail investors will be subject to the same rules, and naked short selling can be penalised with a 10 year market ban.
ESG / Sustainability
UK FCA Finds Fault with Retail ESG Funds
By ESG Investor | 17/11/2023
The FCA reviewed the fund disclosures and approaches of 12 fund managers which offered active or passive retail funds with ESG or sustainability-related names.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines Set to Issue Maiden Tokenised Treasury Bonds
By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2023
The Philippines will issue the country’s first tokenised treasury bonds next week, available in PHP 10 million denominations.
Enforcement
SFC Obtains Orders Against Ex-Chairman for Fraudulent Share Scheme
By Mark Johnston | 16/11/2023
Former chairman disqualified for 10 years from holding any directorial or managerial position in Hong Kong and fined for fraudulent share scheme.
Market Infrastructure
US Moving to T+1: What are the Critical Priorities for Japanese Investment Managers?
By Yuichiro Araki | 16/11/2023
Yuichiro Araki discusses operational considerations for Japanese investment managers preparing for an accelerated US settlement cycle.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Licenses Second Derivative Trade Repository
By Editors | 16/11/2023
ASIC has granted an Australian Derivative Trade Repository licence to US-based KOR Reporting Inc.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Consults on Further Changes to OTC Derivatives Reporting Rules
By Editors | 16/11/2023
ASIC proposes changes to some data elements and other minor amendments, informed by international developments and industry engagement.
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