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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.
ESG / Sustainability
FCA Sets Out Supervisory Priorities for Alternative Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022
Firms offering ESG products should expect to be subject to review to ensure marketing materials are not misleading.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan to Require Emissions Disclosures in Annual Reports in 2024
By Editors | 11/08/2022
Companies will have to start disclosing climate-related information including GHG emissions data in annual reports and prospectuses in 2024.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SEC, CFTC Propose Enhanced Reporting Rules for Hedge Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022
Under the proposed rules, large hedge funds and PE funds would have to report their crypto exposures for the first time.
Market Infrastructure
Korea: New FSC Administration Sets Out Policy Agenda
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2022
The agenda sets out measures to ensure financial stability, encourage digital transformation, improve the capital markets, and introduce new regulations for digital assets.
ESG / Sustainability
JPXI to Launch Platform For Listed Company ESG Disclosures
By Editors | 11/08/2022
ESG-related information disclosed on each company’s website for the most recent three months will be displayed on the portal.
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