Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Cross-Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

The two exchanges will explore cross-listings of companies as well as ETFs, and also collaborate in areas such as fintech and ESG.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Grants RMO Licence to Digital Asset Exchange AsiaNext

By Editors | 06/09/2023

AsiaNext, formed in 2021 as a joint venture between SBI Digital Asset Holdings and SIX Group, will cater exclusively to institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Creates New ‘Abridged Prospectus’ Format for Debt Issuance

By Editors | 06/09/2023

The new format will further simplify and provide greater clarity and consistency in the disclosures by debt issuers, SEBI said.

Crypto / Digital Assets

WFE Publishes Research on Exchange Engagement with Crypto Market

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

WFE survey found that almost half of the respondent exchanges already offer some crypto-related product or service in response to mostly retail demand.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Plans to Move to One-Hour Stock Settlement Cycle

By Editors | 06/09/2023

India just completed a move from T+2 to T+1 settlement in January. Reportedly, implementation of one-hour settlement is likely by March 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian REITs Form Industry Body to Promote Industry Growth

By Mark Johnston | 05/09/2023

Four listed REITs have established a new association to advance the growth and development of the REITs sector.

Securities / Derivatives

APRA Review Finds Gaps in Super Fund Valuation Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2023

The review was conducted in late 2022, ahead of new investment governance standards taking effect in January.

Crypto / Digital Assets

LSEG to Push Forward Plans to Develop Digital Markets Business

By Editors | 05/09/2023

LSEG has been exploring a possible blockchain-powered trading venue for about a year and has now reached an “inflection point”.

Fintech / Regtech

China Enhances Monitoring of Programme Trading in Stock Market

By Editors | 05/09/2023

The enhanced monitoring programme seeks to address concerns over rising algorithmic trade-driven market volatility.