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Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Budget 2023 Offers Measures to Boost Capital Market
03/03/2023
The government will allow the issuance of dual-class shares, expand tax deductions for listing expenses, and provide financing for SMEs.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Adds New Monitoring Dashboard for Banks’ Crypto Exposures
03/03/2023
In the first six months of 2022, cryptoassets under custody at banks declined 66 percent, largely due to fewer banks participating in the exercise.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Sets Timeline for Domestic Implementation of ISSB Standards
03/03/2023
Japan will issue draft sustainability disclosure standards based on the ISSB standards by 31 March 2024, and final standards by 31 March 2025.
ESG / Sustainability
UK, Singapore Establish ‘Green Economy’ Cooperative Framework
03/03/2023
The UK and Singapore will cooperate in the areas set out under three pillars – one being carbon markets and sustainable finance.
HKEX to Open London Office Within H1 2023
03/03/2023
The SEHK and HKFE were confirmed as Recognised Overseas Investment Exchanges by the UK’s FCA this week.
Enforcement
HKEX Warns Issuers Against Using “Partial Truth” Disclosures
02/03/2023
Disciplinary action may follow if an announcement is misleading as a result of omission of material information, HKEX said.
Market Infrastructure
AFME Announces Establishment of T+1 Industry Taskforce
02/03/2023
The task force will assess whether Europe should follow the US and other jurisdictions in moving to shorter settlement cycles.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea FSS is Investigating Crypto Staking Services – Reports
02/03/2023
The FSS has asked at least three crypto exchanges for data related to crypto staking services.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Finalise New Listing Regime This Month – Reports
02/03/2023
Listing rule amendments designed to attract specialist tech firms to list in Hong Kong are expected to be finalised this month.
Hong Kong Appoints Ex-Regulators to HKEX Board
02/03/2023
Former HKMA chief Joseph Yam and ex-SFC chairman Carlson Tong have been appointed as board directors for HKEX.
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