Securities / Derivatives

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    Market Infrastructure

    SET, TFEX Make Rule Changes to Support New Trading System

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    The new trading system, developed in partnership with Nasdaq, will boost order execution efficiency and increase capacity for large volume trading.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Allows Indian Fund Managers to Serve GIFT City FPIs

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    FPIs will be allowed to invest in mutual fund schemes except those categorised as “thematic”, purportedly to prevent higher volatility for entire sectors.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Exempts New SRI Funds from Establishment Fees

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    The fee exemptions are intended to support fund managers companies in giving more weight to sustainability-driven securities investment.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX RegCo Finalises Rules on Independent Director Tenure

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    Listing rule changes introduce a nine-year tenure limit for independent directors and requirements for enhanced remuneration disclosures in annual reports.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia SC Revises Guidelines for Credit Rating Agencies

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    The revised guidelines introduce higher standards on governance, internal controls and integrity in rating processes and assessments.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC to Prevent IPOs from Firms in Non-Strategic Sectors

    By Editors | 11/01/2023

    The move is aimed at channelling resources into sectors that align with the national agenda, such as information technology and advanced manufacturing.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ICMA, CCDC Take Stock of ESG Practices in China

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2023

    White paper calls for more consistent ESG-related standards, a uniform disclosure template for companies, and measures to boost foreign participation.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes to Standardise Approach to AIF Portfolio Valuation

    By Editors | 10/01/2023

    SEBI proposes that PE funds, angel funds, and VC funds in India adopt the internationally recognised IPEV guidelines for portfolio valuation.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Crack Down on ‘Malicious Speculation’ in Iron Ore Market

    By Editors | 10/01/2023

    The NDRC said it will crack down on the spreading of false information, price gouging and speculation to ensure the smooth operation of the iron ore market.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Philippine SEC Finalises Rules for SRI Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/01/2023

    SRI Funds will have to allocate at least two-thirds of their NAV to their sustainable investment objective.

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