Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETFs to Start Trading Next Week

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2024

Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs issued by ChinaAMC, Harvest Global Investments and Bosera Asset Management will start trading by 30 April.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Selects Ex-SFC Chair Carlson Tong as New Chair

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2024

Carlson Tong will take over from Laura Cha as the new HKEX chair for a three-year term until 2025.

Market Infrastructure

TFX Consults on Termination of Three-Month Euroyen Futures

By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

TFX seeks public comments on the termination of trading for three-month Euroyen futures by 7 May 2024.

Enforcement

Indian NBFC Detects Vehicle Loan Fraud Worth $18m

By Ajoy K Das | 25/04/2024

The fraud involved forgery of KYC documents related to retail vehicle loans, resulting in company funds being embezzled.

Securities / Derivatives

Asia-first Transition Strategy Scouts Opportunities

By ESG Investor | 25/04/2024

Robeco’s Head of Fixed Income argues that the hunt for “perfect” forward-looking emissions data cannot stand in the way of progress.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Finds Violations by Offshore Funds Invested in Adani Group

By Ajoy K Das | 24/04/2024

12 offshore funds violated disclosure rules and breached investment limits. Eight of these funds are trying to settle with SEBI.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Enhance Capital Market Access for Tech Firms

By Editors | 24/04/2024

New measures aim to drive investment in domestic tech firms through IPOs, M&A, bond issuance, and PE/VC investments, including by foreign institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Seeks Feedback on Potential Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle

By Editors | 24/04/2024

ASX is seeking industry feedback on the impacts of transitioning from T+2 to T+1 settlement in Australia.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand FMA Issues Liquidity Risk Management Guide

By Editors | 24/04/2024

The new guide emphasises the importance of effective liquidity risk management at “all stages of fund management”.