Securities / Derivatives

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

ESG / Sustainability

PSE Publishes Sustainability Reporting Guidebook for Listed Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2025

The guidebook was developed based on the 2015 model guidance issued by the UN-backed Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative.

Securities / Derivatives

Founder of Hindenburg Research Announces Decision to Shut Down

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2025

Nate Anderson said that Hindenburg Research’s work led to nearly 100 individuals being charged civilly or criminally by regulators.

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