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Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Advances Work to Revamp Rules for Crypto Firms
08/09/2022
The SEC will appoint a working group to consider amendments to the regulatory framework. Separately, it has filed a police complaint against Zipmex.
Trading & Investment
JPX, CFFEX Agree to Cross-Promote Derivatives Products
08/09/2022
The arrangements includes the promotion of derivatives trades to enhance the liquidity of ETFs listed under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme.
Trading & Investment
Australia: ABN AMRO Penalised Over Block Trading Rule Breach
08/09/2022
ABN AMRO Clearing Sydney registered ASX SPI 200 Futures block trades that included split allocations below the Minimum Value Threshold.
Trading & Investment
Tokyo Bourse to Allow First Active ETF Listings by Mid-2023
08/09/2022
The TSE is reportedly looking to modify a rule which currently only permits index-linked (passive) ETFs to be listed on the exchange.
Structural Regulation
Australian Treasury Commences Review of Superannuation Reforms
08/09/2022
Australia’s Treasury said it is looking to identify unintended consequences and implementation issues arising from the YFYS laws passed in 2021.
Tokenisation
Korea to Launch KRX-Operated Digital Securities Market
07/09/2022
Security token guidelines will be published in Q4 2022, and rule changes will be made next year to establish a system for issuance and distribution.
Structural Regulation
China Raises Bar for Sponsors to Ensure Fair IPO Pricing
07/09/2022
Investment bankers engaged in IPO deals are prohibited from discussing earnings estimates and valuations with analysts, to ensure their independence.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK OFSI Updates Sanctions Guidance to Include Crypto
07/09/2022
Crypto firms are directed to freeze assets of targets listed under the Consolidated List and report suspected sanctions breaches to the OFSI.
Trading & Investment
CSRC Green Lights Launch of New ETF Options in China
07/09/2022
ChiNext Board ETF options will list in Shenzhen, while CSI 500 ETF options will list in both Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Big Four Auditor Facing HK Lawsuit Over Chinese Audit
07/09/2022
The liquidator of a now-collapsed Chinese biotech firm said the auditor could have easily exposed fraud by asking obvious questions.
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