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Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Updated Investor Charter to Enhance Protections
10/12/2024
The updated charter emphasises the confidentiality of investor information and strengthens the grievance redressal and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Sanctions
UK, US Issue Sanctions for Illicit Gold Trading, Human Rights Abuses
10/12/2024
The dozens of sanctions targets include a British-Kenyan businessman who ran a global gold smuggling and money laundering network in Zimbabwe.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Etrading Software Designated as ISIN Issuer for Crypto Instruments
10/12/2024
Etrading Software is now the Designated Numbering Agency responsible for issuing ISINs for crypto instruments globally
Fintech / Regtech
HKAB Still Exploring Ways to Phase Out Cheque Use – Report
10/12/2024
The association is studying ten industries that still heavily rely on cheques, including the stockbroking, auditing and insurance industries.
Securities / Derivatives
TSE Connects ETF Platform to Bloomberg Execution Platform
10/12/2024
The Tokyo Stock Exchange said the connection will enable global investors to more easily access and trade Japan-listed ETFs.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia JV Opens Secondary Market for Debt Fundraising Platform
10/12/2024
The debt fundraising platform was launched in December 2023. Offering a secondary market aims to provide flexibility and liquidity to investors.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Asks Investment Bankers to Launch IPOs Faster – Report
10/12/2024
The CSRC has reportedly been urging investment banks to speed up their work on listing mainland companies in Hong Kong.
Korean Banks Pledge to Enhance Support for Small Businesses
10/12/2024
The KFB and member banks agreed at the first meeting of a new task force to develop effective and sustainable support measures for small business owners.
Singapore’s Temasek Establishes New Portfolio Dedicated to Private Credit
10/12/2024
Temasek said the move will enhance its ability to capture global private credit opportunities and shape a resilient and forward-looking portfolio.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Relaxes Rules for Providing Credit to HNW Clients
10/12/2024
Banks are allowed to accept foreign bonds, offshore structured products, or foreign currency-denominated structured bonds as collateral.
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