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Securities / Derivatives
ESG / Sustainability
IIGCC Releases Derivatives, Hedge Funds Guidance
By ESG Investor | 09/02/2024
The guidance provides advice to hedge fund managers on how to report on the real-economy impact of their holdings and better support net zero investment strategies.
Market Infrastructure
India: AMNI Agrees to Extend Trading Hours for Index Futures
By Ajoy K Das | 09/02/2024
The Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum will submit a letter to SEBI recommending that the extended trading hours be implemented.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Seeks to Launch Active ETFs by June – Reports
By Editors | 09/02/2024
The FSC has collected industry views on its proposals to allow active ETFs and is examining regulatory developments in other markets before finalising its rules.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Adjust Timelines for FPIs to Disclose Material Changes
By Ajoy K Das | 09/02/2024
Material changes will be categorised into two groups, with different reporting timelines. New framework also proposed for dealing with securities after FPI registration expires.
Market Infrastructure
EU Agrees on ‘Active Account’ Requirement to Boost EU CCPs
By Editors | 08/02/2024
The active account requirement is aimed at reducing the EU’s heavy reliance on London for clearing euro derivatives.
Market Infrastructure
US SEC Approves Rule Change to Shift Municipal Bonds to T+1
By Mark Johnston | 08/02/2024
The amendment promotes the completion of allocations, confirmations, and affirmations by the end of trade date for municipal securities transactions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Breaks New Ground With Digital Green Bond Issuance
By Editors | 08/02/2024
This is the first multi-currency digital bond offering in the world, and the first digitally native bond issuance in Hong Kong.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Guidelines on Preparation of Offer Documents
By Ajoy K Das | 08/02/2024
Draft offer documents should be prepared in “simple language”. SEBI will return noncompliant documents to issuers for correction and resubmission.
Securities / Derivatives
India: IRDAI to Scrap Pre-approval Requirement for Insurer IPOs
By Ajoy K Das | 07/02/2024
Seven different regulations for insurance companies are being merged to enhance ease of doing business.
AML / KYC
ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect
By Editors | 07/02/2024
Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.
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