Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sri Lanka SEC, CSE Sign MOU with Accounting Body on ESG

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/09/2022

    MOUs with CFA Society and CA Sri Lanka were signed as a prelude to the establishment of an ESG index by the CSE.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Enhance Obligations for Stock Options Market Makers

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    A first phase of enhancements will take effect on 31 October 2022. A second phase will be implemented in H1 2023, subject to market readiness.

    Market Infrastructure

    JPX, CFFEX Agree to Cross-Promote Derivatives Products

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The arrangements includes the promotion of derivatives trades to enhance the liquidity of ETFs listed under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme.

    Enforcement

    Australia: ABN AMRO Penalised Over Block Trading Rule Breach

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    ABN AMRO Clearing Sydney registered ASX SPI 200 Futures block trades that included split allocations below the Minimum Value Threshold.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo Bourse to Allow First Active ETF Listings by Mid-2023

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The TSE is reportedly looking to modify a rule which currently only permits index-linked (passive) ETFs to be listed on the exchange.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Launch KRX-Operated Digital Securities Market

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    Security token guidelines will be published in Q4 2022, and rule changes will be made next year to establish a system for issuance and distribution.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Raises Bar for Sponsors to Ensure Fair IPO Pricing

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    Investment bankers engaged in IPO deals are prohibited from discussing earnings estimates and valuations with analysts, to ensure their independence.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Green Lights Launch of New ETF Options in China

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    ChiNext Board ETF options will list in Shenzhen, while CSI 500 ETF options will list in both Shanghai and Shenzhen.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Big Four Auditor Facing HK Lawsuit Over Chinese Audit

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    The liquidator of a now-collapsed Chinese biotech firm said the auditor could have easily exposed fraud by asking obvious questions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Executes First Triparty Repo Trades Using ESG Bonds

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    CFETS, Clearstream and Chinese financial institutions cooperated to execute the first triparty repo trades involving ESG-eligible bonds.

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