SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Market Infrastructure

    Japan Publishes Conclusions from Asset Management Task Force

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023

    The FSA published a report outlining proposals to develop Japan’s asset management industry and encourage households to invest their savings.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines Lists Maiden Sukuk Issuance on Nasdaq Dubai

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023

    Benjamin Diokno said the enhances the Philippine Islamic finance market and strengthens economic ties with the Middle East.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Grants StanChart Approval to Operate Securities Business

    By Editors | 13/12/2023

    Standard Chartered Securities (China) is authorised to conduct securities brokerage, securities dealing, securities underwriting, and securities asset management business.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Lays Down Process for Dematerialisation of Units of Small AIFs

    By Ajoy K Das | 13/12/2023

    Larger AIFs already have to dematerialise their units by 31 October 2023. SEBI said AIFs with a corpus under INR 5 billion have a 30 April 2024 deadline.

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    Enforcement

    HK’s Market Sounding Rules Could Impact Decision-making Dynamics

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023

    Market participants have sought clarity on the definition of non-public information and jurisdiction from Hong Kong’s SFC.

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    AML / KYC

    CSRC Proposes Tougher Rules for Private Investment Funds

    By Editors | 12/12/2023

    Qualified investors in PE and VC funds would have to invest at least CNY 3 million, three times the current threshold.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand SEC Unveils 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

    By Editors | 12/12/2023

    The plan seeks to boost trust in the capital market, promote the sustainable finance and digital asset ecosystems, and enhance supervisory and enforcement processes.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    NZX Confirms Effective Date of Listing Rule Changes

    By Editors | 12/12/2023

    NZX will permit accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offers, known as ANREOs, if doing so is in the best interests of the issuer, and subject to additional safeguards.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Shenzhen, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Capital Markets

    By Editors | 12/12/2023

    The exchanges will cooperate in areas including ESG, fintech, cross-listings, as well as index, fund and REIT products.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Launches First Currency Futures Contract

    By Editors | 12/12/2023

    The new Mini USD/CNH Futures contract was launched through a licensing agreement established with HKEX.

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