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Securities / Derivatives
Capital / Liquidity
Standard-setters Issue Final Recommendations on Margining Practices
By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025
BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO published three final reports aimed at improving transparency, streamlining margin processes, and increasing the predictability of margin requirements
Enforcement
SEBI Settles Case Against 10 Over TV Stock Recommendations
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025
Among those that settled were SAAR Securities, along with one of its directors, and two directors of the firm’s commodities unit.
Securities / Derivatives
Osaka Exchange to Launch New Natural Rubber Futures Contract
By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025
The futures contract will based on the price of Natural Rubber Futures listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange
Fintech / Regtech
Tokyo Enhances Execution Environment for Block Trades
By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025
TSE participants can now use an IOI platform to quietly gauge market demand for large stock trades without revealing their intentions to other participants
Market Infrastructure
Pakistan Explores Secondary Listings on Hong Kong Exchange
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2025
Pakistan will also issue yuan-denominated panda bonds in June with the aim of raising funds from Chinese investors
Securities / Derivatives
JSDA Proposes to Revise Rules on Foreign Securities Transactions
By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025
The proposed amendments aim to address the lack of a clear classification for some foreign securities transactions
Enforcement
Zambia Sanctions StanChart for Mis-selling China Property Bond
By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2025
Zambia’s SEC said Standard Chartered failed to disclose material information and used contract clauses which placed all responsibility for risk on clients
ESG / Sustainability
Abaxx Launches Singapore’s First Nickel Sulphate Futures Contract
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2025
The contract addresses a growing need for effective price discovery and risk management in the nickel market, particularly for the EV battery sector, Abaxx said.
Fintech / Regtech
JSDA Amends Rules to Streamline Digital Document Delivery
By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025
The proposed amendments will allow securities firms to rely on implied consent for electronic delivery of documents.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong LegCo Passes Bill to Enable Treasury Share Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2025
The bill promotes paperless corporate communications and allows Hong Kong-incorporated listed companies to buy and hold treasury shares.
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