SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKEX Confirms Launch Date for New IPO Settlement Platform

    By Editors | 28/09/2023

    The new platform, FINI, will shorten the time between the pricing of an IPO and the trading of shares from T+5 to T+2.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Korea to Open Access to Interbank FX Market Next Month

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

    Foreign financial institutions without a branch in Korea will be able to trade in the domestic FX market through local forex brokers.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Considers NSE Proposal to Add Night Session for Equity Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

    NSE is seeking to first extend its trading hours for index futures and options, followed by single stock options and other products in later phases.

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    Big Picture

    FIA Publishes Best Practices for Designing Volatility Control Mechanisms

    By Editors | 27/09/2023

    The paper presents best practices for ensuring derivatives exchange VCMs protect against disruptive activity while also facilitating genuine price discovery.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Issues Consultation on Proposed GEM Listing Reforms

    By Editors | 27/09/2023

    The proposals include a new transfer mechanism for GEM companies to transfer to the Main Board and a new eligibility test for initial listing on the GEM board.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Indonesia Launches Trading in New Carbon Credits Market

    By Editors | 27/09/2023

    IDX is the operator of the new carbon exchange, known as the IDXCarbon. Trading technology was provided by AirCarbon Exchange.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Commences Trading on Bursa Carbon Exchange

    By Editors | 27/09/2023

    BCX commenced trading on Monday. Bursa Malaysia said renewable energy certificates (RECs) will be offered on the carbon market by Q3 2024.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia to Create 200 Capital Market-Ready MSMEs by 2026

    By Editors | 26/09/2023

    A new MoU between the Securities Commission and SME Corporation Malaysia will enable more MSMEs to access the capital market for financing.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Addressing Concern About SLBs With Enhanced Targets and Structure

    By Joanne Teo | 26/09/2023

    SGX RegCo’s Joanne Teo and Michael Tang discuss the use of sustainability-linked bonds to finance transition efforts and how to enhance the credibility of such instruments.

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    Enforcement

    Evergrade Subsidiary Hengda Group Under Investigation

    By Editors | 26/09/2023

    Due to the investigation, Evergrande is now no longer qualified to issue new notes that were supposed to form part of its restructuring plan.

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