SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

$3.6b of Investments in AIFs Circumvent Regulations: SEBI

By Ajoy K Das | 25/01/2024

The regulator has issued a consultation paper on proposals to enhance trust in AIFs and facilitate ease of doing business.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Unveils Plan to Enhance Convertible Bond Market

By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024

The plan includes measures to strengthen investigation and enforcement of unfair trading activities involving convertible bonds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Value Partners, VSFG Partnering to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 24/01/2024

Value Partners Hong Kong and Venture Smart Financial Holdings have signed an MoU to collaborate on the launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong this year.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance Protections for SPAC Investors

By Editors | 24/01/2024

The new rules will help address information asymmetries, misleading information, and conflicts of interest in SPAC and de-SPAC transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

China Announces RRR Cut, Other Measures to Boost Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024

Besides the 50bp RRR cut for banks, regulators pledged to bolster investment returns and incentivise SOEs to improve share price performance.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Financial Market Connectivity

By Editors | 24/01/2024

The MoU covers collaboration to support capital market connectivity, conduct joint research, and enhance cross-border investments, among other areas.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Propose to Lower Stockbroker Commission Rates

By Editors | 24/01/2024

The minimum PHP 20 currently charged by stock brokers per transaction was set 50 years ago in 1973.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024

The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Improve Interest Rate Fairness in Securities Industry

By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024

The new interest rate calculation system will enhance transparency, fairness and convenience for investors, the FSS said.