Securities / Derivatives

HK Investment Banks Call for Easing of Stock Buyback Rules

15/06/2024

Investment banks are reportedly asking HKEX to make it possible for issuers to use convertible bond proceeds for share buybacks, without EGM approval.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Considers Penalties for MUFG Entities

15/06/2024

Japan’s SESC has formally recommended penalties for three MUFG units for unauthorised sharing of client information.

Sanctions

Japan Considers Sanctions Against Chinese, Indian Firms

15/06/2024

Japan is considering imposing sanctions against entities in China, India, UAE, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Issues Revised Guidelines on CFDs

14/06/2024

The latest amendments expand the underlying instruments for CFDs to include ETFs, REITs, and commodity derivatives.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UPDATED – ASX to List First Bitcoin ETF, Joining Cboe Australia

14/06/2024

APAC CEO Arian Neiron said VanEck recognised bitcoin as an emerging asset class that “many advisers and investors want to access”.

Sanctions

UK, Canada Announce New Russia Sanctions at G7 Summit

14/06/2024

The UK’s 50 targets include Moscow Exchange and five China-based entities. Canada’s sanctions target 11 individuals and 16 entities.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Central Bank Raises RRR to Cool Property Market

14/06/2024

The RRR increase came alongside a new round of real estate control measures which lowered the maximum LTV ratio for second homes in designated areas.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Crypto Industry Launches New “VASP Association”

14/06/2024

The VASP Association is charged with developing self-regulatory guidelines and best practices for the crypto industry.

Sanctions

G7 to Raise $50bn for Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets

13/06/2024

A $50bn loan will be taken out and the interest will be paid using profits generated by frozen Russian assets.