Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Passes Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Unfair Trading

By Editors | 03/07/2023

The FSC will be able to impose a penalty surcharge of up to twice the amount of illegally earned profits. The enhanced penalties will take effect in January 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX’s Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Where to Start?

By Alan Au | 03/07/2023

Alan Au, Helena Wong, and Ariana Szeto offer guidance on preparing for HKEX’s new climate-related disclosure requirements.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Issues Rules Requiring CRAs to Name Uncooperative Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2023

SEBI has issued new rules to address the growing number of issuers refusing to provide information to CRAs to properly assess their credit risk.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Issues New Guidance on Use of IFAs

By Editors | 03/07/2023

The guidance sets out expectations on the advice IFAs provide on proposed transactions such as exit offers and interested person transactions.

Enforcement

CFTC Establishes Task Forces to Target Cyber Threats, Environmental Fraud

By Editors | 02/07/2023

The task forces will help the CFTC address cybersecurity issues, emerging technologies like AI, and fraud in carbon markets.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Confirms Plans to Expand Paperless Listing Regime

By Editors | 02/07/2023

HKEX will reduce the number of submission documents required from issuers and mandate electronic means as the only mode of submission.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand Launches Fully Digitalised Platform for Corporate Bond Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2023

The DIF Web Portal is an end-to-end system covering the process of issuance, filing, subscription, payment and delivery for corporate bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Stock Exchange Announces New Listing Rules for Active ETFs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/06/2023

Starting from today (30 June), the exchange will begin accepting applications for the initial listing of actively managed ETFs.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Signs Beijing, Ningbo MoUs to Boost New Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2023

The MoU with Beijing Stock Exchange will support cross-listings. The Ningbo MoU will support Ningbo-based companies in listing in Hong Kong.