Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

Philippine Court Jails Seven Over Investment Scam

By Editors | 28/07/2022

Seven perpetrators of a PHP 3 billion investment scam were sentenced to 20 years in jail each on top of financial penalties. Four others remain at large.

ESG / Sustainability

Shenzhen Exchange Launches New ESG Indices and Methodology

By Editors | 28/07/2022

The annualised returns of the new ESG leading indices show “much better performance” than their parent indices, the SZSE said.

AML / KYC

US Treasury Allows Payouts on Russia Bond CDS

By Editors | 28/07/2022

General licence authorises US persons to participate in auction processes and receive Russian bonds to settle CDS transactions with Russian entities.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Streamline Panda Bond Issuance Mechanism

By Editors | 28/07/2022

A pilot programme will expand the panda bond issuer base, introduce a frequent issuer programme, and reduce repetitive disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for Online Bond Platforms

By Editors | 28/07/2022

SEBI proposes in a new consultation paper that online bond trading platforms should register as stock brokers or be run by SEBI-registered brokers.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Enhance Dialogue Between Listed Companies & Investors

By Editors | 28/07/2022

JPX and JPXI will work with IR platform operator Minsetsu to promote communications between listed companies and investors.

Securities / Derivatives

China FIs Asked to Boost Bond Issuance by Private Enterprises

By Darien Choong | 27/07/2022

Financial institutions are asked to support private enterprises by helping them to issue bonds and increasing their investments in such bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Alibaba Unveils Plans to Upgrade Hong Kong Listing Status

By Editors | 27/07/2022

Alibaba is planning to upgrade its secondary listing status in Hong Kong to a primary listing, so that it can qualify for inclusion in Stock Connect and benefit from mainland investment.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC, SEC Preparing to Tackle More Crypto-related Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2022

The CFTC has a new innovation office and is realigning its customer education office. The SEC has appointed 20 new specialists to its crypto unit and wants a bigger budget.