Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Former Coinbase Manager Settles SEC Insider Trading Case

By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023

In light of the prison sentences Ishan Wahi and his brother have to serve, the SEC will not seek civil penalties apart from the disgorgement already ordered.

Market Infrastructure

LME Consults on Reforms to Boost Confidence in Metals Market

By Editors | 31/05/2023

The proposed reforms include expanded reporting on stored metal, permanent measures to address low stock levels, and revised closing price methodologies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Tighter Rules for Granting QIB Status to AIFs

By Mark Johnston | 31/05/2023

SEBI said many AIFs have only one or two investors but have been obtaining benefits as ‘Qualified Institutional Buyers’.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Lists First Thai Stocks as Depository Receipts

By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023

The first three SDRs were issued by Phillip Securities, representing beneficial ownership interest in the underlying securities of three SET50 companies.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMC Securitises First Batch of Infrastructure Loans

By Editors | 30/05/2023

HKMC’s pilot securitisation includes a $100mn sustainability tranche backed by sustainable, green and social assets.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Tightens Regulations on CFD Trading

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/05/2023

Until the new measures are implemented in the next three months, new CFD trading by individual investors will be restricted.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Launches Six New Derivatives Products

By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2023

Three ESG index futures products were launched, along with 3-month TONA Futures and two smaller size Nikkei 225 contracts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Expands CBDC Usage to Investment and Capital Markets

By Mark Johnston | 30/05/2023

A project by Galaxy Securities and ICBC to use CBDC for investments is included in Beijing’s capital market fintech innovation trials.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Strengthen Investor Grievance Handling Process

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/05/2023

SEBI is seeking to streamline the complaints redressal process and introduce a two-tier review system.