Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Raise Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

By Editors | 19/01/2025

The higher threshold will reduce the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements thereby lowering regulatory burden and compliance costs

AML / KYC

UK, China Agree to Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2025

The two sides agreed to enhance the UK-China Stock Connect and explore ETF and Wealth Connect schemes. The UK will also form a task force to support China capital market reforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Unveils Scheme to Drive Digital Bond Issuance in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2025

The three schemes enhance tokenisation, promote green financing, and support companies raising capital in Singapore’s bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Grantes Approval for Merger of Top Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2025

The CSRC has granted approval for a merger between Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities, which will create China’s largest brokerage

Enforcement

SFC, HKEX Take Joint Action Against Listed Company, Former Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2025

The SFC and HKEX said the former directors of mobile gaming company FingerTango misused IPO proceeds after the company went public in 2018

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Governor Talks Up Mainland and Hong Kong Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025

Pan Gongsheng said risks in China’s property market have receded and the Mainland will further boost connectivity with Hong Kong

ESG / Sustainability

SET Launches New System for Managing Emissions Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

SET Carbon will enable listed companies and their supply chain partners to efficiently calculate and report GHG emissions

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Rules on Intermediary Services for Public Stock Offerings

By Mark Johnston | 17/01/2025

Underwriters and sponsors cannot base their fees on the results of a public stock offering or increase fee ratios based on issuance scale.

Fintech / Regtech

JSCC to Adopt Standardised Framework for Regulatory Reporting

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025

JSCC will start using ISDA’s Digital Regulatory Reporting for reporting to the FSA and CFTC starting in June.