SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia SC Expands Tax Incentives Available to VC Firms

    By Editors | 04/07/2022

    VCCs can claim exemptions from tax on all income other than interest income from savings or fixed deposits and profits from Shariah-based deposits – for a period of up to five years.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Binance to Help Cambodia Develop Crypto Regulatory Framework

    By Editors | 04/07/2022

    Binance signed an MoU with Cambodia’s securities regulator to support the development of a legal framework for regulating digital asset businesses.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Approves Launch of First Carbon Neutral ETFs

    By Editors | 04/07/2022

    Shanghai Environment Energy Exchange approved 8 carbon neutral ETFs, and NAFMII recently launched China’s first batch of interbank transition bonds.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Fines NSE, Infotech, Six Others Over Algo Trading Scandal

    By Editors | 04/07/2022

    NSE awarded a contract to Infotech despite conflicts of interest. Confidential NSE data was then misused to develop algorithmic trading software.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSB Plenary Highlights Continued Financial Stability Concerns

    By Editors | 03/07/2022

    The FSB expressed concerns over the outlook for financial stability, volatility in commodity markets, and strains in crypto-asset markets.

    Enforcement

    Tougher Enforcement, Regulation on ESG Funds a “Wake-up Call”

    By ESG Investor | 03/07/2022

    DWS whistle-blower Desiree Fixler welcomes enforcement action as necessary to deal with greenwashing.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Fines NSE, Officials, Brokers in Colocation Case

    By Editors | 02/07/2022

    SEBI fined the NSE, five officials, Sampark Infotainment, two brokerage firms and nine other individuals connected to the case.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SC Malaysia Launches New Framework for SRI-Linked Sukuk

    By Editors | 02/07/2022

    Issuers can use SRI-linked sukuk proceeds for general purpose, subject to their commitments to future improvements for sustainability outcomes within a predefined timeline.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Issues New Consultation on Banks’ Cryptoasset Exposures

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2022

    Total bank exposures to Group 2 cryptossets would be capped at 1% of Tier 1 capital. Banks would be permitted to recognise hedging for certain Group 2 cryptoassets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC Launches Open Data Portal to Enhance Transparency

    By Editors | 30/06/2022

    The data centre provides information on business operators, licensed individuals, and the products available – including digital assets.

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