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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Consults on New High-risk Category for Mutual Funds
By Ajoy K Das | 27/10/2023
SEBI is considering ways to protect small investors by requiring higher entry barriers for high-risk funds.
Market Infrastructure
Bangladesh to Launch First Commodity Exchange in 2024
By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2023
The Chittagong Stock Exchange applied to BSEC for registration and expects to be able to launch its new commodity exchange by mid-2024.
Market Infrastructure
Incoming Regulatory Changes in Post Trade Present Significant Challenges
By Julie Feaunati | 26/10/2023
Julie Feaunati discusses the systems and infrastructure changes needed to ensure T+1 readiness and accommodate derivatives trade reporting rule rewrites.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong’s Chief Unveils Series of Measures to Boost City
By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2023
Stamp duties on property purchases and securities transactions were reduced. A new fund distribution platform will be developed.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Translates TCFD Recommendations for Local Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2023
The move is intended to help listed companies, investment analysts and asset managers better understand climate-related financial disclosures.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Issues Circular on Use of Annualised Returns for MMFs
By Editors | 26/10/2023
The SFC has decided to allow fund managers and intermediaries to present annualised returns for MMFs for periods of less than one year.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Enlists 12 Entities to Provide Digital Forensic Services
By Ajoy K Das | 25/10/2023
The enlisted entities would be expected to extract and analyse digital evidence from devices during onsite search and seizure operations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Euroclear Launches DLT-based Digital Securities Issuance Service
By Editors | 25/10/2023
The inaugural Digitally Native Notes were issued by the World Bank on LuxSE, raising €100mn to finance sustainable development activities.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS to Streamline Regulatory Regime for Fund Managers
By Editors | 24/10/2023
The RFMCs regime will be repealed. Existing RFMCs will transition to become Licensed Fund Management Companies instead.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Takes Issue With Practices of Fund Distributors
By Manesh Samtani | 24/10/2023
The SFC calls out distributor practices such as offering guaranteed returns, imposing lock-up periods, and lowering dealing frequency.
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