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Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Authorises Fidelity to Operate Onshore Mutual Funds Business
By Editors | 10/12/2022
Fidelity International’s approval comes after similar approvals were granted to Neuberger Berman, Manulife Financial Corp and BlackRock.
Securities / Derivatives
IFSCA Mulls Introduction of VCC Structure in GIFT City
By Editors | 08/12/2022
An expert committee set up by the IFSCA in 2020 has proposed a legal framework for introducing the VCC structure for funds operating in GIFT City.
Big Picture
BIS Calls Out Stability Risks From ‘Hidden’ FX Swap Debt
By Editors | 08/12/2022
The BIS is concerned about high volumes of USD debt recorded off-balance sheets and FX settlement risk that remains “stubbornly high”.
Market Infrastructure
Clearstream to Open Up Access to Korea Treasury Bonds
By Editors | 08/12/2022
The move comes after Korea passed a bill exempting non-residents and foreign corporations from having to pay income and capital gains tax on government bonds.
Securities / Derivatives
Ex HKEX CEO to Launch Macau Exchange for Small Chinese Firms
By Editors | 07/12/2022
The exchange, Micro Connect, will provide global investors access to revenue shares from Chinese micro and small businesses.
Fintech / Regtech
CFTC Goes Live With New Swap Data Reporting Requirements
By Editors | 07/12/2022
The changes introduce new and updated data fields to drive the submission of more standardised trade data, largely based on the CDE developed by CPMI and IOSCO.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Planning Regulatory Changes in the ESG Space
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2022
SEBI is planning to simplify its BRSR framework to take into account local market conditions, mandate ESG audits, and regulate ESG rating providers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Three Firms Apply to Launch Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong
By Editors | 07/12/2022
Three fund managers have submitted applications to the SFC seeking approval to list ETFs in Hong Kong that invest in bitcoin and ether futures.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Developing New Technology Risk Management Framework
By Editors | 07/12/2022
The new framework will significantly increase the capital market’s ability to detect and mitigate the risks that come with new technologies, SC chairman said.
Securities / Derivatives
China: First BSE Index Funds Approved But Less Popular Than Expected
By Editors | 07/12/2022
The new index funds have been less popular than expected due to the poor performance of eight BSE-themed funds launched last year.
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