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Market Infrastructure
India’s NSE Lists First Entity on New Social Stock Exchange
By Ajoy K Das | 18/12/2023
NSE’s social stock exchange enables direct listings from NPOs and other social enterprises, enabling them to raise financing with increased transparency.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Accounting for Goodwill
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/12/2023
The seven recommendations aim to improve the reliability, faithful representation and transparency of goodwill disclosed in financial statements.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Calls for Higher Dividends, Share Buybacks by Listed Companies
By Editors | 18/12/2023
Listed companies are asked to increase the frequency and amounts of their dividend payouts, and to boost share buybacks to “safeguard company value”.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS’ Tighter Hiring Norms to Result in Better Compliance
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2023
The updated guidelines for senior appointments in CMS licensed firms will improve corporate governance and ensure better board accountability.
ESG / Sustainability
ESMA Plans Scrutiny on ESG Disclosure Under BMR
By ESG Investor | 18/12/2023
ESMA will assess compliance with ESG disclosure rules under the BMR to enhance comparability of information provided to users of benchmarks.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX: GEM Reforms to Take Effect from 1 January 2024
By Editors | 17/12/2023
The reforms will enable enterprises to more easily list on GEM, reduce the burden of continuing obligations, and streamline the process for transfers to the Main Board.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Calls for Stronger Response to Online Threats to Retail Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023
Collaboration is needed between regulators, law enforcement, and stakeholders in the broader online ecosystem like search engine operators and social media platforms.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Consider Launch of First Saudi-Focused Mutual Fund
By Editors | 17/12/2023
Huatai-PineBridge Fund Management is seeking approval to launch a mutual fund for Chinese investors that tracks the Saudi market.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Proposes Bill to Reform Regulatory Regime for FMI Entities
By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023
The RBA and ASIC will gain enhanced regulatory powers over financial markets, CS facilities, derivative trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Allows Brokers to Invest Clients’ Funds in Overnight MFs
By Ajoy K Das | 15/12/2023
Brokers must ensure that these overnight schemes invest only in government bonds and overnight repo markets.
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