Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Publishes First ESG Impact Assessment for Listed Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2023

The SET says the new impact assessment seeks to inspire other listed firms to integrate ESG practices into their business operations.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Forms New Unit to Focus on Technology & Data

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2023

ASX says the introduction of a CIO role and the creation of a new technology unit will allow a greater focus of efforts on data and technology innovation.

Market Infrastructure

China Bond Market Suffers Pricing Information Blackout

By Editors | 18/03/2023

The CBIRC had instructed money brokers to cut their data feeds to vendors due to data security concerns, causing a two-day bond market disruption.

Big Picture

Global Stock Markets Lost $25 Trillion in 2022: WFE

By Editors | 17/03/2023

“We witnessed a perfect storm in 2022 of so many negative pressures culminating to bring immense pressure on global stock markets,” said WFE CEO Nandini Sukumar.

Securities / Derivatives

PCAOB Inspectors to Visit Hong Kong Auditors Next Week

By Editors | 17/03/2023

PCAOB inspectors will meet Deloitte and EY next week to prepare for audit inspections that will take place later this year.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Carbon Exchange Completes First Carbon Credit Auction

By Editors | 17/03/2023

15 buyers from various industries including banking purchased a total of 150,000 Verra-registered carbon credits in the inaugural auction.

Market Infrastructure

US SEC Proposes New Requirements to Address Cyber Risks

By Editors | 16/03/2023

The proposals will enhance cyber and technology risk management requirements for key entities that underpin the US securities market.

Enforcement

SFC, ICAC Arrest Five More Ramp-and-Dump Syndicate Members

By Editors | 16/03/2023

The arrestees include qualified accountants and senior executives of a number of Hong Kong-listed companies, the SFC and ICAC said.

Enforcement

ASIC Issues Interim Stop Orders on Three BT Funds

By Editors | 16/03/2023

ASIC said the TMDs for three funds were “broadly drafted and failed to define key concepts” and did not meet the “appropriateness requirements” under the DDO regime.