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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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