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Securities / Derivatives
Securities / Derivatives
Dalian Commodity Exchange Launches Log Futures, Options
By Editors | 21/11/2024
The new contracts are expected to facilitate more open and transparent log pricing and enhance China’s influence in the global timber industry.
Enforcement
US Court Sentences Archegos Founder to 18 Years in Jail
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2024
Bill Hwang caused over $100bn in shareholder losses at companies in Archegos’ portfolio and $10bn in losses at banks that lent to the firm.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Amends Rules to Boost Competitiveness of Public Funds
By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2024
South Korea’s FSC has announced regulatory amendments aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of public funds while also enhancing investor protections.
Enforcement
Korea FSS to End Short-Selling Investigation by Year-End
By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2024
FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun told Hong Kong institutional investors that the investigation into illegal short selling will be complete by year-end.
Enforcement
CSRC Takes Over Futures Firm for “Out-of-control Management”
By Editors | 20/11/2024
Hehe Futures Co Ltd is controlled by Lin Qiang, a fugitive tycoon who was arrested in Indonesia last month after fleeing China in August 2023.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nasdaq Launches Options Trading on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
By Editors | 20/11/2024
On the first day of trading, the options contract saw a record-breaking $1.9bn in notional exposure and drove Bitcoin to an all-time high.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Unveils Roadmap to Enhance Retail Investor Online Safety
By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2024
IOSCO released three consultation reports as part of the first wave of the roadmap to retail investor online safety.
Enforcement
US Authorities Penalise BIT Mining Over Japan Bribery Scheme
By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2024
The bribery scheme was aimed at influencing Japanese officials in an attempt to establish an integrated resort casino in Japan.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC to Launch New Round of Market Reforms
By Editors | 20/11/2024
Top CSRC officials said at the HKEX Connect Summit that a better environment will be created for international investors.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Issues New Market Value Management Guidelines
By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2024
The guidelines require companies trading below their net asset value for 12 months to formulate and disclose a valuation improvement plan.
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