Securities / Derivatives

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia SC Enhances Conduct Guidelines for Capital Market Intermediaries

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2024

    The revised guidelines include new chapters on the treatment of vulnerable clients, the provision of personal advice, and online offerings of capital market-related services.

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    Market Infrastructure

    China Starts Shutting Down Local Financial Asset Exchanges

    By Editors | 29/03/2024

    Local financial asset exchanges in Hunan, Liaoning, Xi’an and Chongqing have been closed, with regulators in other provinces and cities planning to do the same.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    VSFG & Value Partners Apply to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF

    By Editors | 29/03/2024

    VSFG is said to be “actively engaged” in discussions with the SFC on plans to potentially launch the new spot bitcoin ETF in May.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UK Proposes Two New Use Cases for Fund Tokenisation

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2024

    Tokenising MMF units could facilitate their use as collateral, and reduce redemption pressures on MMFs during market stress.

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    Enforcement

    SFC Refers Ding Yi Feng Case to Misconduct Tribunal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2024

    The new proceedings are in addition to separate court action that seeks to restore counterparties affected by alleged manipulation of Ding Yi Feng shares.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Clarifies Norms for Investment in AIFs by Banks, NBFCs

    By Ajoy K Das | 29/03/2024

    The RBI said the provisioning requirement only applies to the amount invested in debtor companies and not the entire AIF investment.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Enhanced SMP Service for Derivatives to Launch in June: HKEX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024

    Enhanced SMP features will be available for testing from 2 April. Optional readiness test will be held on 15 June ahead of the launch.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    LSE Proposes 28 May Launch for Crypto ETN Market Segment

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2024

    Issuers seeking to list a Bitcoin- or Ethereum-backed crypto ETN on 28 May 2024 need to submit information to the LSE by 15 April 2024.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA, SFC Call on Firms to Ensure Readiness for US Move to T+1

    By Editors | 28/03/2024

    Firms should consider deploying additional staff and or making adjustments to work shifts or working hours to cope.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Tables Bill to Introduce Climate Disclosures, Strengthen FMI Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024

    The legislation will implement new mandatory climate reporting requirements and strengthen regulatory arrangements for FMIs.

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