Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

Australia: NASC Warns of Deepfake Celebs Promoting Scams

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2024

Fake news articles and deepfake videos are being used to convince people to make online investments that turn out to be scams.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Grants New Approval to Morgan Stanley Securities Unit

By Editors | 06/03/2024

The approval allows Morgan Stanley Securities (China) to engage in securities investment consulting and proprietary securities business.

Big Picture

Japan’s Market and Corporate Reforms – New Dawn or Déjà Vu?

By Gavin Blair | 05/03/2024

Reforms to boost the capital market and asset management sector are driving optimism in Japan.

Market Infrastructure

ASIFMA Calls for More Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2024

ASIFMA calls for a further increase in the individual investment quota and a more extensive expansion to the list of eligible products.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Inaugurates New Securities Investors Association

By Editors | 05/03/2024

The new association will provide training and represent the investors on matters such as legal protection and market development.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Develops Method to Automate TCFD Disclosure Checks

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2024

Large language models are used evaluate securities reports to check whether recommended TCFD disclosures were made.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Bourse to Launch ESG Index for STAR Market

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2024

The index will track the ESG performance of 50 listed companies on the STAR Market, using a comprehensive evaluation system.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Launches New Immigration Scheme for Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme opened for applicants on Friday, several months earlier than expected.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea to Amend Rules for Disclosing Insider Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2024

The FSC proposes to exempt certain financial institutions from the ex-ante disclosure requirements for insider transactions.