Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Enhance Regulatory Framework for Asset Securitisation

By Editors | 27/02/2023

The amendments aim to increase the flexibility of asset securitisation as a fundraising tool, while also improving transparency and risk management.

Market Infrastructure

UK Version of EMIR Refit to Take Effect from 30 Sept 2024

By Editors | 26/02/2023

The FCA and BOE have set out the final changes to the derivatives reporting framework under UK EMIR. Draft validation rules and XML schemas are open for feedback.

Securities / Derivatives

LME to Resume Nickel Trading in Asian Hours on 20 March

By Editors | 25/02/2023

The LME hopes the resumption of trading during Asian market hours will “further contribute to liquidity rebuilding in the nickel market.”

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Rules to Protect REIT, InvIT Investors

By Editors | 24/02/2023

SEBI proposes to require at least one sponsor to hold units throughout the life of a REIT/InvITs, to align their interests with other unitholders.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Finalises New Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards

By Editors | 24/02/2023

From 1 October 2023, corporate finance advisers will have to meet new minimum standards when conducting due diligence on transactions.

Market Infrastructure

DSB Announces Launch Dates for UPI Service

By Editors | 24/02/2023

The UPI UAT environment and a client onboarding and support platform will be available from 17 April, and the UPI production environment from 16 October.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Consults on Regulatory Framework for ESG Disclosures, Ratings

By Manesh Samtani | 24/02/2023

The BRSR framework will be enhanced to require assurance on ESG disclosures. SEBI also proposes mandatory requirements for ESG rating providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Budget to Advance Green, Crypto Hub Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2023

Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in the government’s 2023-2024 budget that he will establish and lead a task force on virtual asset development.

Capital / Liquidity

UK FCA Seeks to Enhance Rules for Asset Management Sector

By Mark Johnston | 23/02/2023

The FCA wants to improve liquidity risk management and stress testing practices. It is also considering whether authorised funds should be able to hold crypto.