SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Digitally Native Notes

    By Editors | 29/09/2024

    The one-year HKD denominated digitally native notes were issued by HSBC, leveraging the HSBC Orion platform.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    DBS Awaits Approval to Raise Stake in Chinese Securities Venture

    By Editors | 28/09/2024

    DBS is planning to raise its stake in its China securities joint venture from 51% to 91%, subject to regulatory approval.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ICMA Offers Impact Reporting Guidance for Social Bonds

    By Editors | 28/09/2024

    The handbook offers impact reporting metrics for affordable housing. Future iterations will cover other social bond project categories.

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    Big Picture

    WFE Offers Recommendations for SME Listing Platforms

    By Editors | 28/09/2024

    The recommendations aim to address conderns cited by SMEs about going public, including difficulties attracting investors.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    China Announces Series of Measures to Stimulate Economy

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2024

    The measures seek to boost consumption, support the stock market, free up financial system liquidity, and boost bank capital.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Issues Operational Guidelines for Foreign VC Investors

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/09/2024

    FVCIs should appoint a designated depository participant by 31 March, failing which no further investment will be permitted.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Cuts Debt Securities Listing Timeline in Half

    By Editors | 27/09/2024

    The new timeline will be optional for public issues of debt securities and NCRPS for the first year and mandatory thereafter.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Eases Reporting Requirements for Market Participants

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/09/2024

    SEBI said the changes will achieve about INR 2 billion in cost savings for the market ecosystem over the next five years, while also enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Establishes New Outreach Cell for Foreign Investors

    By Ajoy K Das | 26/09/2024

    The cell is tasked with providing guidance to FPIs on applications and compliance processes, and offering support during onboarding.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Citigroup’s China Expansion Plans Stalled by US Regulatory Issues

    By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2024

    Citi has not yet been able to obtain a clearance letter from its home country regulator, as required by Chinese regulators.

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