Markets & Infrastructure

    Data Privacy

    Hong Kong CR to Shield Some Director Info from Public View

    By Editors | 30/10/2022

    Residential addresses and full ID numbers will be replaced with correspondence addresses and partial ID numbers. FIs can still apply for access to the full data.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    US SEC Finalises Clawback Rule on Erroneously Paid Compensation

    By Editors | 30/10/2022

    The rule will require issuers to develop and implement a clawback policy for compensation that was erroneously awarded based on incorrect financial statements.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKEX Launches Carbon Market to Support Net Zero Transition

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2022

    The new platform will allow participants to source, hold, trade, settle and retire voluntary carbon credits from internationally-certified carbon projects.

    Structural Regulation

    China Eases Foreign Investment Access With New Catalogue, Incentives

    By Editors | 30/10/2022

    The catalogue lists 519 sectors in which foreign investment are encouraged. Measures to facilitate foreign investment and attract foreign talent were also announced.

    Credit Risk

    Hong Kong to Tighten Lending Rate Caps from 30 December

    By Editors | 29/10/2022

    Banks should start notifying customers of the new interest rate limits as soon as practicable and not later than 14 November.

    Structural Regulation

    China Proposes Rules to Improve Disclosures by Accounting Firms

    By Editors | 29/10/2022

    The rules are aimed at helping market entities understand the professional competence of individual firms so they can choose their auditor.

    Structural Regulation

    PNGX Proposes New Listing Rules for Consultation

    By Mark Johnston | 28/10/2022

    ASX, NZX, SGX, and SPX issuers would have to comply with only a minimal number of PNGX rules for a dual listing. The proposals also provide a framework for SPAC listings.

    Payments & Settlements

    SWIFT Defers ISO 20022 Migration to March 2023

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    The new start date is aligned with the ECB’s decision to delay the launch of T2. The new 20 March 2023 start date is “definitive”, SWIFT said.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Suspends VCM on HSI Futures Due to Software Issue

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    An external vendor is preparing a software update to fix an issue that caused the VCM to be inadvertently triggered on Tuesday.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Issues Regtech Guide for Sales and Suitability Practices

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2022

    The guide describes a solution to automating product due diligence and a governance tool for improving oversight of the sales advisory process.

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