Securities / Derivatives

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia EPF Establishes Sustainable Investment Policy

    By Editors | 06/04/2022

    The EPF is Malaysia’s largest institutional investor and pension fund. The policy will guide it in integrating ESG considerations in its investment processes.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse Starts Trading Under New Market Structure

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022

    The launch of the new structure saw trading progress smoothly, with no system problems or technical glitches, although trading volume was thin.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC to Relax Rules on Mutual Fund Advertising

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    The changes are being made to reduce regulatory burden and minimise duplication of regulations, the SEC said.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Proposes Rule Amendments to Resolve US Audit Dispute

    By Darien Choong | 05/04/2022

    The draft amendments will allow US regulators to inspect the audit working papers of Chinese companies listed in the US.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK Regulators to Review LME’s Handling of Nickel Disruption

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    The FCA will review LME’s approach to managing the suspension and resumption of the nickel market, while the BOE will review LME Clear.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Transitions MMFs to Mark-to-Market Valuation

    By Editors | 05/04/2022

    MMFs will still be allowed to use the book value method if more than 30 percent of their assets are ‘stable assets’, the definition of which has been expanded.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Publishes Testing Guidelines for HKIDR Implementation

    By Editors | 04/04/2022

    HKEX has published testing guidelines for market participants and intermediaries ahead of the implementation of the new investor identification regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Says Talks With US Regulators Have Progressed ‘Smoothly’

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The CSRC was responding to a question about comments from SEC chair Gary Gensler which appeared to cast doubt that a deal on audit supervision was imminent.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA, SFC to Add Calculation Periods to Clearing Rules

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The HKMA and SFC also proposed to add Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH to the FSP List under the OTC derivatives clearing regime.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Updates Stewardship Principles for Responsible Investors

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The updated Principles emphasise the need to integrate ESG considerations into investment decision-making and stewardship practices.

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