SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Allows Saudi Companies to Apply for Secondary Listings in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 29/09/2023

    Companies with a primary listing on the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market can apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    FIA Issues Recommendations for Strengthening Cyber Resilience

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2023

    The recommendations were developed based on input from a taskforce formed by FIA in March, in response to a ransomware attack against ION Markets.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Preparing to Launch A50 Options, T-Bond Futures

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2023

    Speaking at ISDA’s Derivatives Trading Forum, the SFC’s Ricco Leung said Mainland regulators support the launch of an A50 options contract in Hong Kong.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC Eases Disclosure Rules for Public Offerings

    By Mark Johnston | 28/09/2023

    The “streamlined procedures” are part of the SEC’s efforts to encourage more companies to tap the capital markets.

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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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