SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Siemens Issues First Blockchain-based Digital Bond

    By Editors | 17/02/2023

    Siemens said it sold the bond directly to investors without engaging CSDs, and the transaction was completed within two days.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Bursa Malaysia Launches Low Latency Connectivity Solution

    By Editors | 17/02/2023

    International market participants can access Bursa Malaysia’s data feed via more than 900 data centres in 32 countries.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    DSB Seeks Additional Expertise in OTC Derivatives, Digital Assets

    By Editors | 17/02/2023

    The DSB Product Committee is seeking increased representation from Asia and additional expertise in digital assets-related OTC derivatives.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Stronger Protections for Mutual Fund Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2023

    Consultation paper sets out the core responsibilities of mutual fund trustees and proposes to make the boards of AMCs more accountable.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CME to Launch Event Contracts on Bitcoin Futures

    By Editors | 16/02/2023

    The new event contracts will provide a highly transparent and less complex way for investors to access crypto markets, said Tim McCourt.

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    Market Infrastructure

    US SEC Sets May 2024 Target for Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle

    By Editors | 16/02/2023

    SEC commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda say the 28 May 2024 effective date does not leave enough time for the market to transition.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC to Modify Scope of Clearing Derivatives Obligation

    By Editors | 15/02/2023

    ASIC proposes to replace products referencing USD LIBOR with OIS contracts referencing SOFR, and to remove AUD forward rate agreements.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    US Listings of Chinese Companies Start to Resume

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/02/2023

    Three Chinese companies have launched US IPOs so far this year, following a year-and-a-half stand-off between Chinese and US regulators.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Seeks Assurances from Warburg Pincus for Local Acquisition

    By Editors | 15/02/2023

    Warburg Pincus is planning to acquire a 23.3 percent stake in Zhong Ou Asset Management Co from Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSS Korea to Prepare Industry Guidance on Security Tokens

    By Editors | 15/02/2023

    The FSS has formed a task force to support the industry in making determinations on whether virtual assets are securities.

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