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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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