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Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Consults on When to Convene FSCP Sitting Panels
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/03/2022
ASIC proposes that it will generally convene an FSCP sitting panel when misconduct is widespread or part of a growing trend, or where doing so can have deterrence benefits.
Trading & Investment
SEBI to Allow FPIs to Access Commodities Derivatives Market
By Editors | 03/03/2022
SEBI proposes to scrap rules that require foreign investors to have actual commodity exposure to participate in the exchange-traded commodity derivatives market.
Clearing & Post-Trade
BSEC Plans to Transition Stock Market to T+2 Settlement
By Editors | 03/03/2022
BSEC is working on the technical aspects of the change, which will likely be implemented in phases, starting with blue-chip stocks.
Cryptocurrency
India’s ASCI Issues Advertising Guidelines for Crypto Products
By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2022
All virtual asset-related ads released on or after 1 April must carry a disclaimer; Certain words associated with regulated products are will be prohibited.
Trading & Investment
JSDA Proposes Measures to Improve IPO Pricing Mechanism
By Editors | 03/03/2022
JSDA proposes to allow brokers greater flexibility in IPO price-setting, and to allow prices to exceed pre-set bands if demand is strong.
PEPs & Sanctions
SWIFT Ban Spares Russian Banks Facilitating EU Energy Trade
By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2022
Sberbank and Gazprombank not included in ban; Global banks demonstrating “extreme caution”; Crypto exchanges under pressure to Russia-linked transactions.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Bursa Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Appeal of PLCs
By Editors | 02/03/2022
Five digital guidebooks will be issued in 2022, to help publicly listed companies adopt best practices in areas such as governance and sustainability.
Trading & Investment
Eight SPACs Have Filed IPO Applications in Hong Kong
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022
The first applicant, backed by CMB International, has been approved. The latest applicant is a SPAC majority owned by ex-HKMA chief Norman Chan.
Structural Regulation
SFC’s New Rules on Bookbuilding & Placing Activities: What to Know
By Alan Linning | 02/03/2022
Alan Linning and Susanne Harris explain the new requirements and offer guidance on next steps for intermediaries to prepare for compliance by August.
Trading & Investment
CBIRC Expands Private Pension Trial to 10 Banks and 10 Cities
By Darien Choong | 02/03/2022
The pilot scheme began in September with 4 domestic banks being allowed to offer retirement wealth management products in four cities.
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