Markets & Infrastructure

Reporting & Disclosures

NZX Amends Corporate Governance Code to Raise ESG Bar

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2023

The amendments cover ethics training, director independence, diversity policies, conflicts of interest, and ESG and climate reporting.

Trading & Investment

ASX Issues 3rd Consultation on Measures for Handling Outages

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2023

ASX is consulting on enhancements to its test strategy, interconnectedness with other market operators, and its BCP strategy.

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Consults on Harmonisation Requirements for ISO 20022

By Editors | 02/03/2023

CPMI is seeking feedback on technical harmonisation requirements for the use of ISO 20022 messages in cross-border payments.

Market Data & Technology

ANNA Completes Implementation of Revised ISO Standard for ISINs

By Editors | 01/03/2023

National Numbering Agencies must now formally report LEIs, CFIs and FISNs to the ANNA Service Bureau, which will increase data coverage and quality.

Trading & Investment

IDX Seeks to Secure Dual-Listing Arrangement with HKEX

By Editors | 01/03/2023

IDX is seeking a mechanism to allow Indonesian start-ups, state-owned enterprises, and index ETFs to list in Hong Kong.

Trading & Investment

LSEG, SZSE Agree to Collaborate on Capital Markets Development

By Editors | 01/03/2023

LSEG and SZSE will collaborate on product innovation, depository receipts, and index development, among other areas.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX to Commence FINI External User Testing from 1 March

By Editors | 28/02/2023

External user testing will occur between 1 March and 19 May. The new web-based platform will officially roll out later this year.

Structural Regulation

China: New Rules for Private Fund Industry to Take Effect in May

By Editors | 28/02/2023

Private equity and hedge fund managers will need at least CNY 10 million in paid-in capital to operate, about five times more than the existing requirements.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia, Cambodia to Cooperate on Capital Markets Development

By Editors | 28/02/2023

The securities regulators of Malaysia and Cambodia have signed an MoU agreeing to bolster cooperation and capacity building.