Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China Tweaks Rules to Boost Stock Investments by State-owned Insurers

By Editors | 31/10/2023

China’s MOF has adjusted its method for evaluating state-owned insurers to boost their appetite for equity investment.

Fintech / Regtech

BondbloX Opens Fractional Bond Trading Platform to Individual Investors

By Editors | 31/10/2023

Until now, only accredited and institutional investors have been allowed to access the BondbloX Bond Exchange platform.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Gazettes IBOR-related Amendments to Clearing Rules

By Editors | 31/10/2023

Subject to negative vetting by LegCo, the rule changes will commence on 1 July 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Establishes Project Guardian Policymaker Group

By Editors | 30/10/2023

MAS will work with Japan’s FSA, the UK’s FCA and Switzerland’s FINMA to advance the development of tokenised digital assets.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches Maqasid Al-Shariah Guidance for Islamic Capital Market

By Mark Johnston | 30/10/2023

Malaysia’s SC says the principle-based document aims to enhance the authenticity and impact of Islamic capital market products and services.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Again Extends Agri-Derivatives Trading Suspension

By Editors | 30/10/2023

The suspension of trading, initially imposed due rising food inflation, will remain in place until 20 December 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

First Saudi-focused ETF to Launch in Hong Kong ‘Soon’

By Editors | 30/10/2023

The new ETF, managed by CSOP Asset Management, will allow investors to access Saudi Arabia’s 50 most valuable companies.

AML / KYC

ESMA Forced to Pause Withdrawal of UAE CCP Recognition

By Editors | 30/10/2023

ESMA’s decision to withdraw its recognition of the Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation is effectively suspended.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Allow Listed Issuers to Hold Treasury Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2023

Hong Kong listed companies will be allowed to buy back, hold and resell their shares, subject to the laws where they are incorporated.