Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure

    Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Launched

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021

    The PBOC, HKMA and AMCM have published the implementation details to support the launch of the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme.

    Enforcement

    CSRC Probes Haitong Securities in Financial Reporting Fraud Case

    By Editors | 10/09/2021

    Haitong is suspected of negligence and violations of law and regulations when it served as financial adviser on a deal to help a client on a backdoor listing deal.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS to Set New Disclosure Standards for Retail ESG Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021

    Enhanced disclosures will be required from retail ESG funds next year. NUS will launch a new centre of excellence this year to groom ESG talent.

    Big Picture

    ISDA Publishes New Papers Examining ESG Market

    By Editors | 10/09/2021

    The papers focus on KPIs for sustainability-linked derivatives and the accounting treatment for ESG transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    First BlackRock Mutual Fund in China Raises $1bn

    By Editors | 10/09/2021

    BlackRock is the first foreign asset manager to launch a wholly-owned onshore mutual fund business in China.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australian Carbon Exchange Expected to Launch in 2023

    By Editors | 10/09/2021

    Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has invited 13 companies including ASX to participate in an RFP to develop an exchange-traded market and registry for carbon offset units.

    Enforcement

    Global Regulators Heighten Scrutiny Over ESG Mislabelling – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2021

    Increased scrutiny from US, EU and UK regulators have forced asset managers to review current practices for classifying funds as ESG-focused.

    Market Infrastructure

    Sri Lanka Passes New SEC Act to Bolster Capital Market

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2021

    SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratna described the new law as “futuristic”, saying it will help to increase market liquidity and attract foreign investment.

    Enforcement

    Korea FSS to Impose Penalties on 9 Market Makers

    By Editors | 08/09/2021

    Three foreign firms and six local firms are accused of disturbing market order through their negative influence on stock prices.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China: AMAC Approved Launch of First Pictet QDLP Fund

    By Editors | 08/09/2021

    The new fund will enable domestic investors in China to invest offshore in financially stressed and distressed companies, predominantly in Europe.

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