Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

NYSE, Cboe Win Approval to List Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs

By Editors | 23/10/2024

NYSE American received approval to list options on three bitcoin ETFs. Cboe Exchange received approval for options on two bitcoin ETFs.

Enforcement

US SEC Fines WisdomTree for ESG Compliance Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2024

The investment adviser agreed to pay a $4mn fine for failing to exclude fossil fuel and tobacco investments from its ESG-marketed funds.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Announces Fast Track Process for Simple Fund Authorisations

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2024

Under FASTrack, the SFC will take up applications within five business days of receipt, and grant authorisation within 10 business days from the take-up date.

Enforcement

SGX RegCo Reprimands Former Directors and CEO of Sunrise Shares

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2024

Five individuals were reprimanded for failing to implement effective internal controls and for reporting inaccurate financial results.

ESG / Sustainability

CME Group Launches Trading in ACCU Futures on NYMEX

By Editors | 22/10/2024

CME Group’s Peter Keavey said the CBL ACCU futures contract was launched to help firms manage the risks associated with carbon reduction strategies.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC, HKEX Announce Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Applications

By Editors | 21/10/2024

The enhanced timeframe for new stock listings will give companies greater certainty in the timing of their IPOs, the SFC and HKEX said.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Announces Establishment of New Unit to Operate CMU

By Editors | 21/10/2024

The new unit, to be known as CMU OmniClear, is expected to take over CMU operations under its own governance structure in January 2025.

Enforcement

Shinhan Investment Corp Under Probe for “Unusual” Futures Losses

By Editors | 19/10/2024

Shinhan Investment Corp experienced a KRW 13 billion in futures trading losses while it was acting as a liquidity provider for ETFs.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Provide Financing Boost for Mid-Tier Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024

The partnership aims to enhance capital market access for MTCs. An MYR 500 million fund will be directed to high-potential MTCs.