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Structural Regulation
Malaysia to Allow Circuit Breaker to Revert to Original Parameters
By Editors | 10/05/2021
The decision reflects the improving economic outlook, the roll-out of the vaccination programme, and the normalisation of global market conditions.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australian Proxy Voting Reforms Under Fire
By ESG Investor | 10/05/2021
ISS says Australian Treasury consultation “premised on a misguided notion”, argues against five-day comment period for companies.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Launches Grant Scheme to Lure OFCs, REITs
By Editors | 10/05/2021
OFCs and REITs that set up in Hong Kong can secure funding to cover 70% of eligible expenses paid to Hong Kong-based service providers.
Trading & Investment
China to Launch Crude Oil Options, Open to Foreign Investors
By Editors | 09/05/2021
Shanghai INE is seeking feedback on a new crude oil options contract that will be open to foreign investors. Trading simulations will run for two weeks.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS Issues Revised Corporate Governance Guidelines for FIs
By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2021
The guidelines provide good practices that financial institutions should observe in relation to their corporate governance and remuneration frameworks.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia to Require Debt Management Firms to Be Licensed
By Editors | 09/05/2021
Firms providing debt management services need to apply to ASIC for a credit licence and become a member of AFCA by 30 June 2021.
Trading & Investment
Chinese Regulators Issues Draft Rules for Wealth Connect Scheme
By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2021
A 150bn yuan ceiling is proposed as the trading quota for the new scheme, with a 1mn yuan individual limit. A launch date has not yet been set.
Trading & Investment
ARRC Identifies Indicators for Recommending SOFR-based Term Rate
By Editors | 09/05/2021
The ARRC has published guidance on the indicators it will use to measure the progress needed to recommend a SOFR-based term rate.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Consults on ‘Counselling’ Obligations of IPO Sponsors
By Editors | 09/05/2021
The rules impose obligations on sponsors to ensure that directors, supervisors, senior managers, and major shareholders of IPO applicants understand their listing obligations.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Standard-setters Examine Margin Practices of Market Participants
By Editors | 08/05/2021
Market participants are invited to complete a survey as part of a review of margining practices in cleared and uncleared markets.
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