Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Further Develop Structured Credit Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2021

Structured credit products can help to raise green capital from international investors to support China’s transition to its 2060 carbon neutrality target.

Trading & Investment

ESMA to End 0.1% Threshold for Short Position Reporting

By Editors | 16/03/2021

ESMA says the current financial market environment no longer resembles the emergency situation that required it to tighten short position reporting rules last March.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Sets Launch Date for Mini USD/CNH Futures

By Editors | 16/03/2021

The new contract will provide investors additional risk management tools, help them optimise their capital efficiency, and support the RMB’s internationalisation.

Alternative Markets

Ex-HKEX CEO Charles Li to Launch SME Funding Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2021

The former stock exchange CEO Li is looking to address due diligence challenges, high risks and low funding amounts in traditional SME finance methods.

Sustainable Finance

SZSE Launches Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds, Carbon-neutral Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2021

Sci-tech innovation bonds will be used to fund projects that support scientific and technological innovation. Carbon-neutral special bonds will fund low-carbon and emission reduction projects.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Capital Markets Forum Endorses Action Plan for 2021-2025

By Editors | 16/03/2021

The action plan focuses on the objectives of fostering growth with sustainability; promoting inclusiveness; and strengthening orderliness and resilience.

Anti-Money Laundering

Australia to Amend OBU Regime to Address OECD Concerns

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/03/2021

The government will consult with industry on alternative measures to ensure activity remains in Australia when the OBU regime ends.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Issues Revised Capital Markets Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2021

The new rules prohibit investors from placing multiple orders for IPO subscription via multiple brokerages and improve Chinese wall regulations

Structural Regulation

New Zealand Launches New Financial Advice Regime

By Editors | 15/03/2021

Anyone who gives regulated financial advice to retail clients must either hold or operate under a Financial Advice Provider licence granted by the FMA.