Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Introduces Bill to Enhance Business Trust Governance

By Editors | 13/09/2022

CEOs will have to disclose interests in transactions. Unlisted business trusts will have to obtain and maintain information on beneficial ownership of their units.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC to Establish New Office for Crypto-related Filings

By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

In a recent speech, SEC chair Gary Gensler highlighted the need for better disclosures for crypto investors. He also said the “vast majority” of crypto tokens are securities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Allows HashKey to Manage Funds Comprising 100% Crypto

By Editors | 13/09/2022

HashKey says it will be allowed to manage funds exclusively investing in virtual assets in compliance with the SFC’s regulations

Securities / Derivatives

Moscow Exchange Reopens Equity Market to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 13/09/2022

The equity market is reopened for non-resident investors from “friendly jurisdictions” and non-residents controlled by Russian legal entities or individuals.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo to Further Enhance Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

SGX RegCo will consult on mandatory requirements for listed companies to disclose the dollar values of director and CEO remuneration.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CME Group Announces Launch Of Ether Options

By Editors | 12/09/2022

The new options contract is being launched in anticipation of the upcoming Ethereum Merge, which CME sees as a “potentially game-changing update”.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Warns Against Use of Unauthorised FX Platforms

By Editors | 12/09/2022

The RBI lists 34 FX trading platforms it says are not authorised to operate in India. The list include FXCM, XTB, TD Ameritrade, eToro, and IG Markets.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX is Preparing for IPO Wave by Streamlining IPO Processes

By Editors | 12/09/2022

Chairwoman Laura Cha revealed that HKEX has over 170 IPO applications from companies, but many are waiting for market conditions to improve before listing.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea: FSS Governor Puts Accounting Industry on Notice

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

The FSS will intensify its supervision of the accounting sector and punish serious irregularities to raise audit quality and industry professionalism.