Securities / Derivatives

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.

Big Picture

Asian Investors Raise the Bar on Gender Diversity: ASIFMA

By ESG Investor | 06/12/2022

ASIFMA has published guidance on investors’ expectations on gender diversity to support understanding, engagement and disclosures among issuers.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Unveils Plans to Disclose Names of Rule Breakers

By Editors | 06/12/2022

The FSC said disclosing the names of those who breach short selling rules or create market disturbances will create a deterrence effect and reduce illegal activities in capital markets.