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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
ESG / Sustainability
Japan’s Sustainability Disclosure Rules Strike ‘Good Balance’ Amid ESG Shift
By Gavin Blair | 26/03/2025
Due to difficulties involving Scope 3 data, Japan is set to offer additional leeway on reporting, according to the FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Plans to Clarify Rules for ESOPs and Promoter Shares
By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025
SEBI proposes amendments to provide clarity and ensure equitable treatment for shares regardless of their acquisition method.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Designates Official Sustainability Reporting Channel
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025
The CSI Platform is designated as the official sustainability reporting channel for all PLCs. New AI-driven tools will help PLCs with ESG reporting, risk assessments, and compliance.
Securities / Derivatives
China Tightens Rules on Banks’ Agency Sales to Boost Risk Controls
By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025
The NFRA has tightened its rules for banks’ agency sales, enhancing risk management, consumer protection, and setting 1 October as the compliance deadline.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai Bourse Earns SBTi Recognition for Climate Strategy
By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025
The Stock Exchange of Thailand joins Bursa Malaysia, Nasdaq, and Deutsche Börse Group in receiving SBTi validation for its net zero targets.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Investment Rules for Category II AIFs
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025
SEBI is allowing Cat II AIFs more flexibility to invest in listed debt securities with a credit rating of ‘A’ or below.
Securities / Derivatives
JSCC, Tradeweb Launch Swaps Clearing Connectivity
By Thisanka Siripala | 26/03/2025
The new connectivity eliminates the need for an affirmation process and is expected to improve efficiencies for buy-side firms.
AML / KYC
SEBI Relaxes Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025
SEBI has reduced the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, to lower the regulatory burden.
Securities / Derivatives
NSE Enables Electronic Process for Trading in its Unlisted Shares
By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025
Transactions in NSE’s off-market shares can now be completed in days instead of months under the old process.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan FSA Releases Draft Revisions to Stewardship Code
By Thisanka Siripala | 25/03/2025
The key revisions aim to promote collaboration between institutional investors and improve transparency of the identities of beneficial shareholders.
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