Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Directs Banks, NBFIs to Prepare Citizen’s Charters

25/10/2022

Citizen’s charters should be displayed on the websites of banks and NBFIs, as well as in their head offices and every branch.

Sustainable Finance

BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency

25/10/2022

Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.

Structural Regulation

HK AFRC Seeking Fast-track Access to Mainland Audit Papers

25/10/2022

The AFRC is working closely with China’s MOF to explore ways to streamline the process for gaining access to mainland audit documents.

Market Abuse

Nasdaq Halts At Least Four Chinese IPOs – Report

24/10/2022

Nasdaq will reportedly not allow certain IPOs to proceed until it can address concerns about large stock rallies seen by some Chinese issuers.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Seeks Feedback on Asia Region Funds Passport

24/10/2022

ASIC is inviting the managed funds industry to provide feedback on the level of industry interest and preparedness to use the ARFP.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Restricts Short Selling Based on Daily Triggers

24/10/2022

A short selling ban will apply to all TWSE and TPEx stocks that fall 3.5 percent or more in a day. The FSC will make a daily list of stocks subject to the ban.

Trading & Investment

ASX Sets Out Measures for Handling Future Outages

24/10/2022

ASX will consult on a new automated service that can provide greater certainty about trade and order status, and a new ‘Cancel Only’ session state.

Cryptocurrency

US Tax Filing Instructions Amendments Includes NFT Reference

24/10/2022

The new language obliged individual taxpayers to report income received from disposals of NFTs, as well as any other “digital asset”.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India: ISDA Requests Details on CCIL’s Proposed UMR Services

24/10/2022

ISDA has responded to CCIL proposals to create a margining and collateral service for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives trades in India.