Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Consults on New Requirements for Proxy Advisers

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/05/2021

The Treasury is proposing that proxy advisers be required to obtain an AFS License, among other requirements aimed at increasing transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Compensation Guidelines for Fund Managers

By Editors | 05/05/2021

20% of compensation of key AMC employees must be paid in the form of units of the mutual fund schemes in which they have a role or oversight.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Launches First Carbon Efficient Indices

By Editors | 05/05/2021

All S&P/NZX 50 companies are covered in the new indices. Constituent weights will be adjusted based on carbon intensity and emissions performance.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Issues Guideline on Green & Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme

By Editors | 05/05/2021

The grant amount for each bond issue will be half of the eligible expenses, capped at HK$2.5mn for rated bonds and HK$1.25mn  for unrated bonds.

Fintech / Regtech

EIB Issues First Digital Bond on Public Blockchain

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/05/2021

The digital bond issuance was carried out using a distributed ledger for registration and a CBDC for settlement.

Securities / Derivatives

China: Policy Banks Pilot Direct Bidding Mechanism for Bond Issuance

By Editors | 04/05/2021

The pilot could mark a significant revamp in how bond issuance is carried out in China, and is seen as another step by the government to attract foreign capital.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Warns Against Illegal Moves as Korea Resumes Short-Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

Korean regulators have been working to enhance protection measures for retail investors ahead of the partial resumption of short-selling on Monday.

Securities / Derivatives

PBOC Approves Deutsche Bank as Qualified Primary Dealer

By Editors | 03/05/2021

Deutsche Bank has become the first Eurozone bank to be approved as a qualified primary dealer in China.

Securities / Derivatives

FCA Proposes Rule Changes to Encourage SPAC Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021

The FCA proposes to exempt SPACs that identify an acquisition target from being suspended, if they have certain investor protections in place.