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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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