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Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Seeks to Launch Active ETFs by June – Reports
By Editors | 09/02/2024
The FSC has collected industry views on its proposals to allow active ETFs and is examining regulatory developments in other markets before finalising its rules.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI to Adjust Timelines for FPIs to Disclose Material Changes
By Ajoy K Das | 09/02/2024
Material changes will be categorised into two groups, with different reporting timelines. New framework also proposed for dealing with securities after FPI registration expires.

Market Infrastructure
EU Agrees on ‘Active Account’ Requirement to Boost EU CCPs
By Editors | 08/02/2024
The active account requirement is aimed at reducing the EU’s heavy reliance on London for clearing euro derivatives.

Market Infrastructure
US SEC Approves Rule Change to Shift Municipal Bonds to T+1
By Mark Johnston | 08/02/2024
The amendment promotes the completion of allocations, confirmations, and affirmations by the end of trade date for municipal securities transactions.

Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Breaks New Ground With Digital Green Bond Issuance
By Editors | 08/02/2024
This is the first multi-currency digital bond offering in the world, and the first digitally native bond issuance in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Guidelines on Preparation of Offer Documents
By Ajoy K Das | 08/02/2024
Draft offer documents should be prepared in “simple language”. SEBI will return noncompliant documents to issuers for correction and resubmission.

Securities / Derivatives
India: IRDAI to Scrap Pre-approval Requirement for Insurer IPOs
By Ajoy K Das | 07/02/2024
Seven different regulations for insurance companies are being merged to enhance ease of doing business.

AML / KYC
ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect
By Editors | 07/02/2024
Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.

Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Adopts Rule to Boost Oversight of Proprietary Traders
By Editors | 07/02/2024
Firms that take on significant liquidity-providing roles in markets will be required to register as dealers and meet other requirements.

Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Halts Securities Lending to Support Stock Market
By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2024
Brokerage firms are prohibited from engaging in securities refinancing business. State investor Central Huijin is expanding its ETFs purchases.
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