SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Crypto / Digital Assets

Coinbase Successfully Registers as Futures Commission Merchant

By Editors | 17/08/2023

This is the first time a crypto-native platform in the US has been granted approval to offer crypto futures alongside traditional spot crypto trading.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euronext Amsterdam Lists Europe’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 16/08/2023

The ETF is managed by Jacobi Asset Management and uses the FT Wilshire Bitcoin Blended Price Index as its reference.

AML / KYC

Korea to Crack Down on Financial Crime Involving Capital Markets

By Editors | 16/08/2023

The FSS and National Office of Investigation have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation on illegal activities in the capital market.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines to Implement T+2 Stock Settlement Cycle on 24 Aug

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2023

The move will enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and align with overseas markets, said PSE CEO Ramon Monzon.

Market Infrastructure

Wealth Connect Hindered by ‘Narrow Range of Products’

By Editors | 16/08/2023

Market participants are looking for regulators to extend the Wealth Management Connect scheme to more products and well as widen its sales channels.

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX, Banks Working to Enhance Market Attractiveness – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2023

Measures discussed include scaling back the stamp duty, and introducing cross margin arrangements to lower margin financing costs.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia, Laos to Collaborate on Securities Market Development

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2023

Cambodia, Laos securities market regulators agree to collaborate to develop the securities markets in their respective countries.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Seeks Feedback on Revised Delisting Norms

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2023

SEBI issued a consultation paper seeking public comments on reviewing the current delisting norms for listed companies.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Pledge Measures to Stimulate Markets

By Editors | 15/08/2023

The measures are designed to stimulate market vitality, enhance transaction convenience and smoothness, and continuously improve market attractiveness.