Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX to Launch Futures Based on MSCI Climate Action Indexes

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    Futures contracts based on MSCI’s new Climate Action Indexes will help investors reduce the carbon footprint of their portfolios and drive investment into climate transition efforts.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BOK Offers More Measures to Stabilise Korean Markets

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    BOK eased its collateral policies and opened a new repo facility. The FSC adjusted the loan-to-deposit ratio. KSFC and KDB are providing liquidity to securities firms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX RegCo Consults on Independent Director Tenure Limit

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    The consultation also proposes to require listed companies to disclose director and CEO remuneration in annual reports on a named basis.

    Market Infrastructure

    Don’t Overlook the Value of LEI

    By Joseph Capablanca | 28/10/2022

    DTCC’s Joseph Capablanca discusses the importance of the LEI for improving transparency, cutting costs, and reducing operational risk in the global financial industry.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan FSC Proposes Rule Changes for Futures Brokers

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    Some futures firms will be able to allocate more of their special surplus reserves towards dividend payments.

    Enforcement

    CommSec, AUSIEX Fined A$27m for Market Integrity Rule Breaches

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    CommSec and AUSIEX demonstrated “widespread, systemic compliance failures” over a nine-year period, said ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Grants Exemptions to Three More Singapore RMOs

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    The CFTC granted SEF registration exemptions to Bloomberg Tradebook Singapore, SGX FX Markets (BidFX), and Synoption.

    ESG / Sustainability

    More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch

    By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

    Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSE India Launches Trading in Electronic Gold Receipts

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    Individual investors as well as commercial participants like importers, banks, refiners, and jewellery manufacturers can participate.

    Enforcement

    HKEX Issues New Guidance Note, Revises Sanctions Statement

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/10/2022

    Parties are expected to cooperate with HKEX during its investigations and disciplinary actions, the new Guidance Note on Cooperation says.

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