Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia’s SC and BNM Launch Centralised Ombudsman Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

The centralised dispute resolution centre simplifies the resolution process by offering a trusted one-stop platform for financial consumers and investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Launches Direct Bond Market Linkage With Macau

By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2025

The linkage will enable investors from both sides to participate in each other’s bond market with greater ease and efficiency

Securities / Derivatives

Citadel Securities Lodges Licence Application with CSRC

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2025

Citadel Securities has applied for a securities licence in China, after being unable to find a viable acquisition target last year

ESG / Sustainability

Chinese Stock Exchanges Release Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2025

The guidelines aim to help listed companies establish governance structures and management systems, identify material topics, and conduct specific disclosure tasks.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Finalises Guidelines on Preventing Naked Short Selling

By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2025

The guidelines clarify the obligations of securities companies to verify that clients have measures in place to prevent naked short selling

Market Infrastructure

LME Approves Hong Kong as a Metals Warehouse Location

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2025

The approval of Hong Kong as a warehouse location aligns with the city’s efforts to bolster its role in global commodities trading

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Considers Allowing Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Retail Investors

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2025

Thailand’s SEC is also considering allowing firms with strong credit ratings to issue stablecoins backed by corporate bonds

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Issues Sustainability Reporting Guide for Company Boards

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

The guide covers areas such as governance, sustainability data boundaries, financial impact assessments, and integration with enterprise risk management systems.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK FCA Commits to Relaxing Rules to Drive Economic Growth

By Thisanka Siripala | 21/01/2025

FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi said the regulator will make growth will be a fundamental pillar of its strategy through to 2030