Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

ISLA Launches Working Group to Digitise the GMSLA

By Editors | 17/11/2022

The working group will initially focus on encoding the business outcomes from the ISLA Clause Library & Taxonomy into the Common Domain Model.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Issues New Rules for Operators of Online Bond Platforms

By Editors | 17/11/2022

Online bond platform providers must have a stockbroker registration certificate from SEBI and be registered with the stock exchange.

ESG / Sustainability

Alternative Credit Managers Launch ESG Disclosure Tool

By Editors | 17/11/2022

The ESG Integrated Disclosure Project template provides private companies and credit investors a standard format for ESG-related disclosures.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Pauses CHESS Replacement Project to Reassess Design

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2022

ASX will write off about A$250mn in capitalised software, in response to an independent review by Accenture. ASIC and the RBA express disappointment.

Market Infrastructure

PCAOB Had “Good Access” During Hong Kong Audit Inspection – Report

By Editors | 16/11/2022

The PCAOB reportedly gained all the information it requested during its inspection, but a decision has not yet been made regarding its dispute with Chinese regulators.

Market Infrastructure

Beijing Stock Exchange Marks First Anniversary Since Launch

By Editors | 16/11/2022

The BSE issued new rules for margin financing and securities lending business, in a bid to further improve market liquidity and pricing efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Recognises Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Clearing as TC-CCP

By Editors | 16/11/2022

The recognition will make it easier and more cost-effective for European counterparties to access Malaysia’s derivatives market.

Market Infrastructure

Chinese Firms Continue to List GDRs on SIX Swiss Exchange

By Editors | 16/11/2022

Since July eight Chinese companies have raised more than USD 2.5 billion via GDR listings on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

Uncertain Times Call for Quality Financial Disclosures: IOSCO

By Editors | 16/11/2022

Issuers, audit committees, and external auditors must ensure investors receive accurate, transparent and timely information especially in times of heightened uncertainty.