Securities / Derivatives

    Fintech / Regtech

    JPX to Provide Free Market Data to Retail Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2022

    JPX plans to launch a beta version of an API for retail investors under its ‘J-Quants’ project, and is inviting early adopters to apply for early access.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Defers Deadline on Use of Pool Accounts for Fund Transactions

    By Editors | 09/04/2022

    SEBI said AMFI has sought additional time for the implementation of directions that prohibit intermediaries from pooling investor money for mutual fund transactions.

    AML / KYC

    FSC Australia Issues Guidance on Russian Asset Divestment

    By Editors | 08/04/2022

    The guidance is for superannuation trustees, asset managers investing superannuation capital, and asset managers operating managed schemes with super funds as investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ECB Refuses Energy Traders’ Request for Emergency Liquidity

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The European Federation of Energy Traders had asked for a fund that could provide emergency liquidity support to support the functioning of energy markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Raises Limit for Equity Investments via UPI Mechanism

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The limit for individual investors applying in public issues of equity shares and convertibles using the UPI mechanism is being increased.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Clarifies New Related Party Transaction Rule

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    Related party transactions approved before 1 April under the old rules will require approval from shareholders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Seeks Feedback Bond Market Liquidity, ETF Guidance

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    IOSCO is considering ways to improve the functioning of corporate bond markets. It is also proposing new guidance to improve ETF markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX, QUICK Corp Publish Explanations on ESG Issues

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The document provides guidance on the issues facing Japanese companies when it comes to ESG disclosures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia EPF Establishes Sustainable Investment Policy

    By Editors | 06/04/2022

    The EPF is Malaysia’s largest institutional investor and pension fund. The policy will guide it in integrating ESG considerations in its investment processes.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse Starts Trading Under New Market Structure

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022

    The launch of the new structure saw trading progress smoothly, with no system problems or technical glitches, although trading volume was thin.

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