Securities / Derivatives

PNGX Proposes New Listing Rules for Consultation

By Mark Johnston | 28/10/2022

ASX, NZX, SGX, and SPX issuers would have to comply with only a minimal number of PNGX rules for a dual listing. The proposals also provide a framework for SPAC listings.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Suspends VCM on HSI Futures Due to Software Issue

By Editors | 28/10/2022

An external vendor is preparing a software update to fix an issue that caused the VCM to be inadvertently triggered on Tuesday.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX to Launch Futures Based on MSCI Climate Action Indexes

By Editors | 28/10/2022

Futures contracts based on MSCI’s new Climate Action Indexes will help investors reduce the carbon footprint of their portfolios and drive investment into climate transition efforts.

Capital / Liquidity

BOK Offers More Measures to Stabilise Korean Markets

By Editors | 28/10/2022

BOK eased its collateral policies and opened a new repo facility. The FSC adjusted the loan-to-deposit ratio. KSFC and KDB are providing liquidity to securities firms.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Consults on Independent Director Tenure Limit

By Editors | 28/10/2022

The consultation also proposes to require listed companies to disclose director and CEO remuneration in annual reports on a named basis.

Market Infrastructure

Don’t Overlook the Value of LEI

By Joseph Capablanca | 28/10/2022

DTCC’s Joseph Capablanca discusses the importance of the LEI for improving transparency, cutting costs, and reducing operational risk in the global financial industry.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC Proposes Rule Changes for Futures Brokers

By Editors | 28/10/2022

Some futures firms will be able to allocate more of their special surplus reserves towards dividend payments.

Enforcement

CommSec, AUSIEX Fined A$27m for Market Integrity Rule Breaches

By Editors | 27/10/2022

CommSec and AUSIEX demonstrated “widespread, systemic compliance failures” over a nine-year period, said ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Grants Exemptions to Three More Singapore RMOs

By Editors | 27/10/2022

The CFTC granted SEF registration exemptions to Bloomberg Tradebook Singapore, SGX FX Markets (BidFX), and Synoption.

ESG / Sustainability

More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch

By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.

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