Markets & Infrastructure

    Reporting & Disclosures

    TWSE Expands Scope of Sustainability Reporting Rules

    By Editors | 21/12/2021

    All TWSE listed companies with paid-in capital above TWD 2 billion will mandatorily have to file sustainability reports from 2023 onwards.

    Trading & Investment

    UBS, China Life to Set Up Asset Management JV – Report

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    China Life and UBS have reportedly signed an MoU to set up the joint venture, though the formal launch will be subject to approval from the CBIRC.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Taiwan FSC to Raise Fines for Securities Investment Trust Businesses

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    The maximum fine for violations by securities investment trust and securities investment consulting businesses will rise from TWD 3mn to TWD 15mn.

    Structural Regulation

    OJK Indonesia Suspends Granting of New Asset Management Licences

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    OJK said the moratorium will allow it to evaluate governance, capacity and prudential practices in the mutual fund industry.

    Trading & Investment

    ISDA Outlines Next Steps to Develop China Derivatives Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/12/2021

    China’s draft Futures and Derivatives Law will remove a major barrier to international participation in China’s derivatives markets, ISDA says.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Hong Kong FRC Issues Guidance for Audit Committees

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    The guidelines are intended to help audit committees adopt best practices in selecting auditors that will enhance the quality of corporate reporting.

    Sustainable Finance

    ESG Products, Retail Investors to Propel Asia Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    in 2022, Asia derivatives market growth will be driven by ESG-related products and increased retail investor participation.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Grants Mutual Funds More Time to Comply with New Norms

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    SEBI has issued new guidelines on the use of pool accounts by mutual funds and deferred implementation of new risk management and benchmarking norms.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Finalises Framework for SPAC Listings in Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/12/2021

    The new framework takes effect on 1 January. A SPAC’s securities must be distributed to at least 20 institutional professional investors, down from 30 proposed during consultation.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia Set to Lift Restrictions on Intraday Short Selling

    By Editors | 19/12/2021

    Intraday short selling will resume on 1 January 2022, with enhanced control measures including the automated application of the “at-tick rule”.

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