Securities / Derivatives

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Expands SRI Sukuk and Bond Grant Scheme

By Editors | 24/08/2022

The grant scheme, designed to help defray external review costs, is being extended to cover SRI-linked sukuk issued under the SC’s new framework.

Sanctions

MOEX Stops Accepting USD as Collateral in FX, Securities Markets

By Editors | 24/08/2022

Russian authorities have been actively looking to reduce domestic reliance on the currencies of so-called ‘unfriendly’ nations.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves New Options at Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange

By Editors | 23/08/2022

Trading in rapeseed oil and peanut options will commence on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange from 26 August.

Market Infrastructure

China Cyberspace Regulator Says it Supports Foreign Listings

By Editors | 23/08/2022

The CAC said it supports the healthy development of China’s internet companies and their use of overseas capital markets for fundraising.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Academic Study Finds Broader Front-Running Problem at Coinbase

By Mark Johnston | 23/08/2022

University of Technology Sydney researchers estimate that insider trading occurred on 10-25% of new crypto listings at Coinbase between Sept 2018 and May 2022.

Market Infrastructure

Perspectives from China: M&A in 2022

By Bradley Maclean | 23/08/2022

Research by S&P Global and Regulation Asia highlighted the rise of financial buyers as a standout trend in the domestic Chinese M&A market.

Fintech / Regtech

DTCC Goes Live With New DLT-Based Settlement Platform

By Editors | 23/08/2022

The Project Ion platform is now parallel processing an average of over 100,000 bilateral equity transactions per day.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea to Revise 5pc Shareholding Disclosure Rule

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/08/2022

The revisions will require more detailed information to be disclosed regarding the purpose of shareholding. Initial adoption will be on a voluntary basis.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Brokerages Seeking Licences to Establish Crypto Businesses

By Editors | 23/08/2022

Mirae Asset Securities and Samsung Securities are among seven firms seeking a licence. The government separately said airdrops will be subject to a gift tax.