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Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Asks Brokers to Curb Leverage Bets by Hedge Funds – Report
By Editors | 10/11/2023
The CSRC is concerned that excessive leverage could cause excessive market risks, especially in a volatile stock market environment.

Crypto / Digital Assets
FSC Taiwan Green Lights Cathay Securities STO Launch
By Editors | 10/11/2023
The STO is expected to raise TWD 30 million and commence trading on an STO platform built by Cathay Securities on 12 December.

Securities / Derivatives
SGX Lists Third ETF Under Shenzhen Trading Link
By Editors | 10/11/2023
The new ETF, a collaboration between CGS-CIMB Securities and Fullgoal Asset Management, is the first CSI 1000 ETF listed outside of China.

ESG / Sustainability
India Makes Green Bonds Available to Non-resident Investors
By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023
The RBI has listed sovereign green bonds floated during the current financial year as available under the “Fully Accessible Route”.

Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Consult on Measures to Keep Market Open During Typhoons
By Editors | 09/11/2023
HKEX will commence a public consultation within this month on a proposed model for operating the stock market under severe weather.

Capital / Liquidity
SFC Issues Guidance on IPO Services Ahead of FINI Launch
By Editors | 09/11/2023
The SFC outlines risk management considerations for licensed corporations offering IPO services ahead of HKEX’s launch of a new IPO settlement platform.

Fintech / Regtech
Korea FSS Issues Guidance on Mitigating Technology Risks
By Editors | 09/11/2023
The guidelines are intended to improve the level of IT internal control in the financial industry and improve the resilience of individual firms.

Securities / Derivatives
China Regulators Have Upbeat Message for Market Participants
By Editors | 09/11/2023
China will continue opening up its markets and supporting vulnerable parts of the economy. Two new foreign-funded insurance brokerage companies were approved this week.

Market Infrastructure
DTCC Opens Access to OTC Derivatives Market Data
By Editors | 09/11/2023
“OTC Direct Connect” allows market participants to access OTC derivatives transaction data that are reportable in the US and Canada.

Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Issues New Draft Rules for Stock Dealers and Brokers
By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023
The rules will require stock dealers and brokers to separate management from ownership, and meet higher paid-up capital requirements.
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