SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Updates CMSL Guidance on CEO and Director Appointments

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2023

Capital markets firms must ensure proposed CEOs and directors are fit and proper and have 10 years of experience that is “relevant” to the role.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Launches 22 ESG Funds to Support Sustainability Goals

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2023

Investors can gain tax benefits by investing in the funds, which invest in Thai bonds or stocks that adhere to ESG criteria.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore, China Announce New Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

The agreements include a cross-border e-CNY pilot, a possible PayNow-UnionPay linkage, and an MoU between SGX and GFEX.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Set to Launch First Currency Futures

By Editors | 08/12/2023

A licensing agreement with HKEX will enable Bursa Malaysia Derivatives to launch a Mini USD/CNH Futures contract.

Securities / Derivatives

China Proposes Rule Update to Enhance National Social Security Fund

By Editors | 08/12/2023

The National Social Security Fund will be able to invest in more types of assets, to improve flexibility and boost China’s capital market.

Market Infrastructure

DSB Forms New Advisory Committee for ISIN, UPI Services

By Editors | 07/12/2023

The new committee will provide recommendations on governance matters related to the ISIN and UPI Services.

Enforcement

ASIC Fines Instinet Over ‘Set and Forget’ Compliance Culture

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2023

ASIC said Nomura subsidiary Instinet failed to provide clients with all necessary information about the operation of its crossing system.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Prepares for Fallout from Derivatives Losses

By Editors | 07/12/2023

Banks and brokers are expected to have to compensate investors for losses on HSCEI-linked derivatives when the products mature next year.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Brokers Face Fresh Credit Suisse related Lawsuits

By Editors | 06/12/2023

SBI Securities, Rakuten Securities and Monex Securities are accused of not fully explaining the characteristics and risks of Credit Suisse’s ATI debt.