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    Big Picture

    ESG Data, Regulation and the APAC Fragmentation Challenge

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

    Panellists at Regulation Asia’s ESG Tech & Data event discussed the need for methodology transparency and better company reporting.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

    The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IOSCO Offers Guidance on Developing Innovation Facilitators

    By Editors | 07/12/2021

    IOSCO sets out key considerations for regulators who are looking to establish innovation hubs, regulatory sandboxes, and regulatory accelerators.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong SFC Targets Adoption of Global ESG Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021

    Chairman Tim Lui says the SFC is currently evaluating ESG disclosures “much more closely” and looking for more ways to reduce opportunities for greenwashing.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI, IOSCO Consider Client Clearing Access Models

    By Editors | 29/11/2021

    Improving access to client clearing is “critical” to ensuring all standardised OTC derivatives contracts are cleared through CCPs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Issues Final Report on Regulating ESG Ratings & Data

    By Editors | 23/11/2021

    Regulators should promote more transparency regarding the methodologies that ESG ratings and data product providers use, IOSCO says.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Calls for Urgent Action Complete LIBOR Transition Steps

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2021

    The FSB says transition should be “primarily to overnight RFRs” and that it is closely watching market developments regarding credit-sensitive rates.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO to Update Regulatory Principles for Commodity Derivatives

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    IOSCO says market authorities should establish a code of conduct for data providers, have a process to respond to unexpected disruptions, and analyse HFT and algo trading impacts.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Offers “Baseline” for Global Sustainability Reporting

    By ESG Investor | 04/11/2021

    The IFRS Foundation has officially launched its International Sustainability Standards Board and plans to issue a new climate disclosure standard next year.

    Big Picture

    Regtech Can Boost Development of Green Finance Markets – Report

    By Editors | 03/11/2021

    Regulatory challenges are hindering widespread acceptance of green finance products, says a new paper from FTAHK and LITE Lab@HKU.

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