SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Restrict Use of VIE Structures for Foreign IPOs

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

    The blacklist is expected to target new companies in sensitive sectors that use VIE structures to run their China businesses.

    Market Infrastructure

    IMF Calls on FSB to Create Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

    The IMF proposes three elements that should be included in the framework, which is urgently needed to manage financial stability and market conduct risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    TAIFEX Receives CFTC Certification for New Mini Finance Futures

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    TAIFEX said the financial industry is the most interesting sector to foreign investors in Taiwan’s stock market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Launches New Research Portal for Investors

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    The portal helps listed companies improve their overall visibility, facilitates price discovery, promotes informed investment decision-making.

    Securities / Derivatives

    South Korea’s Revised FSCMA Takes Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2021

    The approval process will be simplified for foreign securities firms to change their status in Korea from a branch office to a subsidiary, and vice versa.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKFE Gets CFTC Certification for Two More China Futures Contracts

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2021

    The certification of the two contracts means they can be offered and sold to persons in the US, and that US investors can trade the contracts from within the US.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC to Streamline Regulatory System for Listed Companies

    By Darien Choong | 08/12/2021

    Rules and regulations from the CSRC, SSE and SZSE will be merged and integrated into 182 regulations, a reduction of 60 percent.

    ESG / Sustainability

    US Climate Reporting Framework Expected Q1 2022

    By ESG Investor | 08/12/2021

    The framework is complex and SEC staff want to “get it right first time”, says PRI’s Head of US Policy Gregory Hershman.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Set to Launch ID Checking System for Foreign Bond Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2021

    Beginning 4 January 2022, all non-resident investors trading debt securities must register with the BOT and settle trades through segregated securities accounts.

    Enforcement

    CSRC Issues New Rules for Settling Capital Market Violations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2021

    The new rules will enable parties suspected of engaging in illegal acts to pay administrative settlements rather than wait for investigations to be concluded.

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