Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Tops Asia in Gender Equality on Boards

By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2023

Bursa Malaysia has been ranked as Asia’s top exchange for gender equality in corporate boardrooms by the UN SSE and IFC.

Market Infrastructure

Shenzhen, Abu Dhabi Agree to Cooperate on Capital Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023

The exchanges will explore cooperation on index and fixed-income products, ETF product interoperability, and depositary receipts.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Publishes Conclusions from Asset Management Task Force

By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023

The FSA published a report outlining proposals to develop Japan’s asset management industry and encourage households to invest their savings.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Lists Maiden Sukuk Issuance on Nasdaq Dubai

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023

Benjamin Diokno said the enhances the Philippine Islamic finance market and strengthens economic ties with the Middle East.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Grants StanChart Approval to Operate Securities Business

By Editors | 13/12/2023

Standard Chartered Securities (China) is authorised to conduct securities brokerage, securities dealing, securities underwriting, and securities asset management business.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lays Down Process for Dematerialisation of Units of Small AIFs

By Ajoy K Das | 13/12/2023

Larger AIFs already have to dematerialise their units by 31 October 2023. SEBI said AIFs with a corpus under INR 5 billion have a 30 April 2024 deadline.

Enforcement

HK’s Market Sounding Rules Could Impact Decision-making Dynamics

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023

Market participants have sought clarity on the definition of non-public information and jurisdiction from Hong Kong’s SFC.

AML / KYC

CSRC Proposes Tougher Rules for Private Investment Funds

By Editors | 12/12/2023

Qualified investors in PE and VC funds would have to invest at least CNY 3 million, three times the current threshold.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand SEC Unveils 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

By Editors | 12/12/2023

The plan seeks to boost trust in the capital market, promote the sustainable finance and digital asset ecosystems, and enhance supervisory and enforcement processes.