Asia Regulatory and Policy Committee Content

The Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) recently revised the regulatory framework governing the establishment and operation of public fund management businesses in China.

On 27 May 2022, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) (the "Regulators") announced the inclusion of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into the Mainland-Hong Kong Stock Connect ("Stock Connect").

On 29 April 2022, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) released for public consultation the Measures for the Administration of Cybersecurity Relating to the Securities and Futures Industry (Draft for Comments) ("Draft Measures").

On 14 March 2022, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) announced details of its 2022 work plan to develop sustainable finance, covering topics on corporate reporting, assurance standards, carbon markets, and IOSCO's sustainability recommendations on asset...

On 4 March 2022, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) hosted an industry workshop on ESG fund applications. During the workshop, SFC staff shared observations and regulatory expectations for how a fund could demonstrate its compliance with the Circular to management...

On Thursday, February 17, ICI Global held a call with members to provide an update on the global landscape of regulatory developments related to sustainable finance and discussed strategic policy priorities.

ICI Global held two workshops on 9 February and 16 February for members to discuss questions, approaches, and challenges to implementing new ESG-related requirements in Singapore and Hong Kong, respectively.

As previously advised, on 25 November 2021 the European Commission ("the Commission") adopted four legislative proposals under the auspices of its Capital Markets Union (CMU) action plan. This memo contains a summary of the Commission's proposed reforms.

On Wednesday, February 9 at 9:00 a.m. (Tuesday, February 8 at 8:00 p.m. EST), ICI will host a workshop for members to discuss questions, approaches, and challenges to implementing the MAS Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management for Asset Managers.