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ESG / Sustainability
Japan Unlikely to Issue Sovereign ESG Bonds in the Near Future
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2021
Issuing ESG bonds separately from conventional JGBs could make the process of borrowing money less efficient, said finance ministry official Masato Kanda.
Press Release
Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2021 – Results Announcement
By Editors | 10/12/2021
Regulation Asia held its fourth annual Awards ceremony on 9 December 2021. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Restrict Use of VIE Structures for Foreign IPOs
By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021
The blacklist is expected to target new companies in sensitive sectors that use VIE structures to run their China businesses.
Market Infrastructure
IMF Calls on FSB to Create Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021
The IMF proposes three elements that should be included in the framework, which is urgently needed to manage financial stability and market conduct risks.
Securities / Derivatives
TAIFEX Receives CFTC Certification for New Mini Finance Futures
By Editors | 09/12/2021
TAIFEX said the financial industry is the most interesting sector to foreign investors in Taiwan’s stock market.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Launches New Research Portal for Investors
By Editors | 09/12/2021
The portal helps listed companies improve their overall visibility, facilitates price discovery, promotes informed investment decision-making.
Securities / Derivatives
South Korea’s Revised FSCMA Takes Effect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2021
The approval process will be simplified for foreign securities firms to change their status in Korea from a branch office to a subsidiary, and vice versa.
Securities / Derivatives
HKFE Gets CFTC Certification for Two More China Futures Contracts
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2021
The certification of the two contracts means they can be offered and sold to persons in the US, and that US investors can trade the contracts from within the US.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC to Streamline Regulatory System for Listed Companies
By Darien Choong | 08/12/2021
Rules and regulations from the CSRC, SSE and SZSE will be merged and integrated into 182 regulations, a reduction of 60 percent.
ESG / Sustainability
US Climate Reporting Framework Expected Q1 2022
By ESG Investor | 08/12/2021
The framework is complex and SEC staff want to “get it right first time”, says PRI’s Head of US Policy Gregory Hershman.
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