Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Issues New Rules for Bond Valuation Agencies

By Editors | 06/12/2023

The rules will improve transparency over the selection and use of data sources, valuation methodologies, and conflicts of interest

Fintech / Regtech

China Issues Operational Risk Guidelines for Securities Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2023

Any major operational risk event that occurs must be reported to the SAC on the same day, along with related impacts and response measures.

Enforcement

FSC Korea Sanctions NH Futures Over Illegal FX Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2023

The FSC has suspended NH Futures’ foreign exchange operations from 4 December 2023 to 9 May 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Law Firms File Complaint Against HSBC, BNP Paribas – Report

By Editors | 06/12/2023

The complaint calls on Seoul prosecutors to swiftly investigate the banks’ short-selling practices in cooperation with the FSS and Hong Kong authorities.

Enforcement

ASIC Warns Online Trading Providers Over Risky Offers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2023

ASIC found that some online trading providers unfairly influenced consumer decisions and made misleading disclosures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Sets Out Listing Requirements for Active ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2023

Active ETF managers must publish indicative NAV throughout the trading day, disclose NAV daily, and publish fund performance and portfolio holdings monthly.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Implements Three-Day Timeline for IPO Listings

By Ajoy K Das | 06/12/2023

The new mandatory three-day timeline from IPO close to listing took effect on 1 December, and will benefit both issuers and investors.

Securities / Derivatives

UK FCA Consults on Regulatory Approach for Overseas Funds

By Editors | 05/12/2023

The new regime will provide a “streamlined process” for overseas funds to market to UK retail customers if the government finds a jurisdiction equivalent.

ESG / Sustainability

CFTC Proposes Standards for Carbon Credit Derivatives

By Editors | 05/12/2023

The guidance adopts standards from the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles and introduces quality standards for carbon offsets tied to derivative contracts.