Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Warns of Risks in Leveraged Investment Products

    By Editors | 09/08/2020

    Banks should take into account Covid-19 in product due diligence and client suitability assessments, and exercise caution when dealing in leveraged products.

    Enforcement

    HK Bourse Seeks Broader Powers to Punish Misconduct

    By Editors | 09/08/2020

    Hong Kong’s stock exchange proposes to enhance its disciplinary regime to enhance its ability to hold accountable and sanction senior managers and directors responsible for misconduct.

    Enforcement

    US Regulators Unveil Plan to Deal With Chinese Listings

    By Editors | 08/08/2020

    A presidential working group which includes the chairmen of the SEC, CFTC and Fed has recommended changes to US listing rules to require access to companies’ audit papers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Paves Way for Class Actions in Securities Disputes

    By Lucy Zhang | 07/08/2020

    New regulations issued by China’s Supreme Court provide channels for small and medium investors to pursue joint litigation in securities disputes.

    Enforcement

    CEO Faces 112 Charges of Market Rigging in Singapore

    By Editors | 06/08/2020

    CEO and chairman of SGX-listed KS Energy is alleged to have engaged in conduct to push up his company’s stock and create a misleading appearance of its price.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Adopts New Measures to Ease Covid-19 Financial Stress

    By Editors | 06/08/2020

    A new resolution framework will allow banks to continue to maintain the ‘standard’ classification for corporate borrowers in resolution rather than downgrade the account, among other measures.

    Enforcement

    SGX RegCo to Enhance Enforcement, Whistleblowing Frameworks

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/08/2020

    The proposed enforcement framework will seek to achieve swifter outcomes from the disciplinary process. Whistleblowing policies will become mandatory for listed issuers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan to Introduce Social & Sustainability Bonds by Year End

    By Editors | 06/08/2020

    Taiwan’s FSC will direct OTC market operator Taipei Exchange to develop new guidelines for issuing social and sustainability bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    TWSE Sets 26 October Launch Date for Odd-Lot Trading

    By Editors | 06/08/2020

    Currently, odd-lot trading is only permitted in after-hours trading. Starting 26 October, odd-lot orders will be accepted during the regular trading session.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Concludes Consultation on CHESS Replacement Timeline

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    A four-week consultation on a new timeline for the CHESS replacement project has found that 91% of users can be ready by April 2022.

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