Securities / Derivatives

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    IOSCO Issues Final Guidance on Mitigating Risks to Retail Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2023

    IOSCO offers a comprehensive toolkit of measures for regulators to consider when addressing crypto scams, greenwashing and other forms of retail misconduct.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan to Require Listed Companies to Have Female Directors

    By Editors | 31/03/2023

    The requirement to appoint female directors is part of efforts to improve corporate governance culture among listed companies in Taiwan.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    UK Consults on Regulatory Regime for ESG Ratings

    By Editors | 31/03/2023

    The consultation proposes to introduce legislation to amend and expand the FCA’s regulatory perimeter to include ESG ratings.

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    Market Infrastructure

    LME Group Unveils Plans to Strengthen Metals Markets

    By Editors | 30/03/2023

    The LME is making daily price limits permanent, revising its margin methodology, and developing a China-based spot market offering for Class II nickel products.

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    Market Infrastructure

    South Korea Grants Clearstream QFI Status

    By Editors | 30/03/2023

    The QFI status will enable Clearstream to offer omnibus account services for Korea Treasury Bonds and Monetary Stabilisation Bonds.

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    Enforcement

    ASIC Commences Probe into Regulatory Breaches by ASX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2023

    ASIC is investigating whether ASX breached the law in its oversight of and disclosures relating to the CHESS replacement programme.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HKEX to Increase Size of Futures Market Reserve Fund

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2023

    HKFE Clearing Corporation has revised the default assumption used in calculating the Reserve Fund size.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    DBS Seeks to Establish Additional China Subsidiary

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2023

    DBS launched its China securities joint venture last June. If approved, the new subsidiary would be used to sponsor stock listings.

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    Enforcement

    Malaysian Court Jails Former Hong Leong Investment Banker

    By Editors | 29/03/2023

    The former investment banker convinced investors to invest over $390,000 in securities products that did not exist.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    AllianzGI Applies to Open New Fund Business in China

    By Editors | 29/03/2023

    Allianz already owns 49 percent of a China joint venture. The new licence, if granted, will help it boost its presence in China’s mutual fund market.

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