Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Industry Calls for Reforms to EU Benchmarks Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2022

Many non-EU benchmarks won’t qualify under BMR in time for 31 December 2023, disproportionately impacting Asia exposures.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, CSRC Agree to Align Trading Calendars for Stock Connect

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2022

Northbound and southbound Stock Connect trading will be possible on all trading days when both the Hong Kong and Mainland China markets are open.

Securities / Derivatives

Five Chinese Heavyweights to Delist from US Exchanges

By Editors | 15/08/2022

The companies cited the small trading volume of their shares in New York, without mentioning any ongoing disputes between US and Chinese authorities.

Enforcement

China: Nine Execs Allegedly Linked to Semiconductor Fund Fraud

By Editors | 14/08/2022

Executives from a high-profile chipmaker, a fund that invested in it, and the manager of the fund are under investigation in a fraud and corruption probe.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Amends Due Diligence Guidelines for Debenture Trustees

By Editors | 14/08/2022

The enhanced guidelines cover empanelment of external agencies for due diligence, conflicts of interest policy, and allow the creation of additional security post NCD listing.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC to Develop Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence

By Editors | 14/08/2022

The guideline is being developed with Chulalongkorn University to help listed entities adopt concrete human rights due diligence practices in line with the UNGPs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Financial Education Gaps Prevent Retail Participation in Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2022

New research from WEF, BNY Mellon and Accenture finds 29% of investors do not understand crypto, but nearly 40% said the same of stocks and bonds.

Big Picture

ECB Explores Effectiveness of ‘Green QE’ in Mitigating Climate Change

By Editors | 14/08/2022

Green quantitative easing may be an effective policy instrument if governments fail to introduce a carbon tax or equivalent carbon pricing mechanism.

Securities / Derivatives

More TSE Companies Disclosing Information in English

By Editors | 12/08/2022

English language disclosures are now part of the Corporate Governance Code, and considered a key factor to boost foreign participation in Japanese markets.