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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Securities / Derivatives
Two ETFs Tracking Saudi Stocks Make China Debut
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2024
Listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, these ETFs offer Chinese investors access to Saudi equities, promoting financial ties between the two countries.
Enforcement
SEBI Proposes ‘Summary Proceedings’ for Certain Intermediary-led Violations
By Ajoy K Das | 17/07/2024
The move is part of the capital market regulator’s efforts to streamline regulatory processes and ensure swift enforcement actions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US to List First Spot Ether ETFs Next Week – Reports
By Editors | 17/07/2024
Final approvals for up to eight spot ether ETFs are expected on Monday. Trading is expected to start the next day.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Consults on MiFID II Order Execution Policies
By Editors | 17/07/2024
The consultation seeks input on draft technical standards for how investment firms establish and assess the effectiveness of their order execution policies.
Market Infrastructure
SFC to Implement New Paperless Securities Regime by End 2025
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2024
The SFC aims to implement the new regime towards the end of 2025, but give companies until end-2030 to transition.
Market Infrastructure
LegCo Progresses Work to Waive REIT Trading Stamp Duty
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2024
Legislative proposals will be introduced this year to waive stamp duty for REIT transactions and options market-making.
Market Infrastructure
ASEAN Exchanges to Pursue Four POCs to Improve Competitiveness
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2024
The POCs focus on developing common data infrastructure, enhancing capacity building, and creating a marketplace for transition financing and ESG investment.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Lawmakers Propose Revision Bill to Postpone Crypto Tax
By Editors | 17/07/2024
The financial investment income tax, which would impose a 20-25% capital gains tax on stock, bond and fund investments, is also expected to be abolished or postponed.
Market Infrastructure
UK FCA Finalises Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Framework
By Editors | 17/07/2024
The FCA finalised Q&As and validation rules to support implementation of the new framework from 30 September 2024.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Launch ID-based Self-Match Prevention Service on 22 July
By Editors | 16/07/2024
The new “ID-based SMP” service will be available in the derivatives market from 22 July. An optional connectivity test will be provided on 20 July.
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