SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Big Picture

Regulatory Hurdles Limit Adoption of Tokenised Alternative Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2024

Moody’s Investors Service outlines the technical and regulatory hurdles that may limit adoption of tokenised alternative assets.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC to Update Guidance for Carbon Market Participants

By Editors | 08/05/2024

The proposed updates seek to address the implications of the safeguard mechanism reforms which commenced on 1 July 2023.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Update Listing Rules for GIFT City Exchanges

By Ajoy K Das | 08/05/2024

The proposed listing regulations take into account standards from IOSCO and best practices from other jurisdictions.

Sanctions

Russia Investing Accumulated Rupees in India – Reports

By Editors | 08/05/2024

Russia is no longer looking to repatriate its rupees as it can now invest in Indian stocks and government securities.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Examining Proposals to Boost Stock Market: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2024

The proposals would encourage stock investments by family offices, wealth management businesses, pension funds and sovereign funds.

Enforcement

Korea’s Naked Short Selling Probe Has Reached 14 Banks

By Editors | 07/05/2024

Two banks already face penalties. The FSS will review penalties for seven others. Five more are still being probed.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Adjusts Bank Capital Market Exposure Norms

By Ajoy K Das | 07/05/2024

The RBI said the move to T+1 settlement prompted a review of the existing guidelines on the issuance of IPCs by banks.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Issues Notice on Fund Data Submission Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2024

Notice SFA 04-N23 specifies monthly and daily submission requirements applicable to managers of authorised CIS, excluding REITs.

Enforcement

CFTC Publishes Report on Responsible AI in Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2024

The report offers five recommendations on how the CFTC should safeguard financial markets from AI-related risks.