Securities / Derivatives

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Leads in ESG Governance but Pliant Rules a Letdown

    By Hazel Ilango | 06/02/2023

    While Japan’s code of conduct represents a key step forward, the “comply or explain” approach may hinder its effectiveness, writes the IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango.

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    Uncategorised

    Indian Regulators Respond to Adani Group Stock Selloff

    By Editors | 06/02/2023

    SEBI said the market continues to function effectively. The RBI said the banking sector remains resilient and stable. Adani companies have meanwhile lost $110mn in market cap.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong: New Regulatory Regime for Depositories to Start by 2025

    By Editors | 06/02/2023

    About 20 depositaries and 300 individuals will require licensing under RA 13, the new regulated activity for depositories of collective investment schemes.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSC Korea Details Plans to Introduce Security Token Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2023

    Investors are expected to be able to trade security tokens in 2024 through the digital platforms of major securities firms. General investors will be subject to investment limits.

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    Market Infrastructure

    China Launches Market Making for Exchange Bond Market

    By Editors | 06/02/2023

    The CSRC said market-making will help reduce liquidity premiums and issuance costs while also improving pricing efficiency in the exchange bond market.

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    Market Infrastructure

    KRX Outlines Key Strategies to Boost Market Appeal in 2023

    By Editors | 06/02/2023

    The strategies include allowing night-time derivatives trading, a change to the dividend system, new derivatives product launches, and a new market for digital securities.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Enhance Risk Disclosures in F&O Segment

    By Editors | 05/02/2023

    A SEBI study found that 90 percent of active retail investors trading future and options incurred losses averaging INR 125,000 in the FY 2021-22.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Japan FSA Enhances Sustainability Disclosure Rules

    By Editors | 03/02/2023

    Companies will have to make more sustainability-related and gender-related disclosures for financial years ending on or after 31 March 2023.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Ransomware Attack Against ION Markets Hit Derivatives Traders

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2023

    The incident has forced firms to manually process derivatives trades. Ransomware gang Lockbit has threatened to publish stolen data unless a ransom is paid.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Expands Adani Probe as Share Sale is Called Off

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2023

    Adani Group’s share sale successfully closed in the face of fraud allegations, but the conglomerate decided not to proceed. SEBI is looking for irregularities.

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