Securities / Derivatives

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ESMA Calls on EU Commission to Clarify Aspects of DLT Pilot Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2024

    Four applications have been received and eight others are expected in 2024, but no authorisations have been granted under the Regime.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Defers Implementation of Currency Derivatives Norms

    By Ajoy K Das | 06/04/2024

    The move is a response to confusion about requirements that only allow trading in exchange-traded rupee derivatives for hedging purposes.

    ESG / Sustainability

    US SEC Pauses Implementation of New Climate Disclosure Rules

    By Editors | 06/04/2024

    The SEC issued an order to stay the new climate-related disclosure rules pending the resolution of six cases challenging their validity.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Proposes Guidance on Supervision of Exchanges

    By Editors | 05/04/2024

    The consultation report provides guidance on supervising exchanges that provide multiple services or are part of a larger group.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ECB Announces Participants for Upcoming DLT Settlement Trials

    By Editors | 05/04/2024

    The first wave of trials will involve ten market participants, six market DLT operators, and five central banks.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea’s First ATS Platform to Launch in Q1 2025 – Report

    By Editors | 04/04/2024

    Over 20 securities firms have declared their intention to participate in Nextrade’s new ATS market, which was given preliminary approval last July.

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    Enforcement

    Japan SESC Seeks Penalty for HFT Firm Quadeye

    By Editors | 04/04/2024

    The SESC said Quadeye used “fraudulent means” to engage in high speed trading in TSE-listed stocks.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC Tightens Requirements for Sustainability-related Digital Tokens

    By Editors | 04/04/2024

    Issues of sustainability-related digital tokens will have to make additional disclosures and engage external reviewers to assess whether sustainability standards are met.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    New Zealand to Relax Rules for Green Bond Issuance

    By Editors | 04/04/2024

    The proposed class exemption would make it easier for listed companies to bring green, social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds to market.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Working to Boost Foreign Participation in Stock Market

    By Editors | 04/04/2024

    The SCC is looking to eliminate the pre-trade 100% margin requirement for foreign investors, expand foreign ownership limits, and mandate English disclosures.

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