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ESG / Sustainability
Fitch Flags Growing Pains for Sustainability-linked Bonds
By ESG Investor | 01/10/2022
Remedies needed to address misaligned incentives and lack of comparability in booming market, says ratings agency.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Consults on Regulations to Support CoFi Regime
By Editors | 01/10/2022
Two consultations have been issued, including an exposure draft on regulations defining prohibited volume-based sales incentives.
AML / KYC
UK FCA Grants Revolut Approval to Offer Crypto Services
By Editors | 01/10/2022
Revolut was allowed to remain on a temporary register after a March deadline for approvals until its application was fully processed.
PBOC Launches Relending Facility for Equipment Upgrades
By Editors | 30/09/2022
The re-lending facility will provide low-cost funding for loans issued to support equipment upgrades, digital transformation and renovations by businesses.
ESG / Sustainability
Australian Investors Demand Further Climate Reforms
By ESG Investor | 30/09/2022
The Investor Group on Climate Change has outlined “high priority policies“ needed to “unlock capital” for Australia’s net zero transition.
ESG / Sustainability
NZAOA Issues Call to Action on Blended Finance
By ESG Investor | 30/09/2022
The UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance has called on policymakers to facilitate the scaling of blended finance structures to fund climate solutions.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues New Rules for Ratings of Credit-enhanced Securities
By Editors | 30/09/2022
The rules require CRAs to make certain disclosures and conduct independent due diligence on the nature of support provided by an external or third party.
Enforcement
Japan SESC Seeks Penalty Order Against SMBC Nikko Securities
By Editors | 30/09/2022
The SESC has recommended that the FSA punish SMBC Nikko Securities for stock price manipulation and shortfalls in its trading surveillance system.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Takes Legal Action Against Wash Trading in Crypto
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2022
The prosecution is required because the defendants, including two entities and three individuals, did not agree to the penalties prescribed by the SEC.
AML / KYC
FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting
By Editors | 30/09/2022
The rule is effective from 1 January 2024. Existing companies will have one year to report information about their beneficial owners to FinCEN.
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