Securities / Derivatives

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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