SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    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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