Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Sees Launch of First Six Crypto ETN Products

By Editors | 31/05/2024

21Shares and WisdomTree launched a total six ETNs on the LSE, which are fully backed by physical holdings of Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Announces Launch of Three New Fintech Initiatives

By Ajoy K Das | 31/05/2024

The RBI launched a new application portal, a mobile app for G-Secs trading, and repositories containing FinTech and EmTech data.

ESG / Sustainability

CHKLC to Launch ESG Exam Tailored to HKEX Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/05/2024

The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies will certify competency to meet HKEX’s requirements on ESG.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Unveils Initiatives to Further Boost Islamic Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/05/2024

The SC will launch a social exchange by year-end and introduce P2P financing and equity crowdfunding for waqf developments.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises Criteria for Listing Commodity Futures, Options

By Ajoy K Das | 31/05/2024

Exchanges will no longer have to delist commodity derivatives if annual turnover falls under INR 5 billion.

ESG / Sustainability

European Energy Exchange Establishes Japanese Subsidiary

By Editors | 31/05/2024

EEX said the subsidiary will help it reinforce its presence and strengthen ties with the local trading community and authorities.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Guidelines on Investor Protection Fund for Commodities Segment

By Ajoy K Das | 30/05/2024

Stock exchanges with a commodity derivative segment must set up an Investor Protection Fund for claims against defaulting trading members.

Enforcement

HK Jury Convicts Three in Landmark Manipulation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2024

This was the first time an offence under the SFO has been tried at Hong Kong’s Court of First Instance.

Securities / Derivatives

Major FMIs Offer Blueprint for Digital Asset Ecosystem

By Editors | 30/05/2024

DTCC, Clearstream And Euroclear seek to promote the adoption and acceptance of tokenisation and digital asset securities.