Securities / Derivatives

    Enforcement

    IOSCO Proposes Measures to Address Risks from Online Marketing

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2022

    IOSCO proposes policy and enforcement measures to address risks in online marketing and distribution of financial products to retail investors.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Grants RMO Licence to Digital Asset Platform ECXX

    By Editors | 17/01/2022

    ECXX Global Pte Ltd entered Sandbox Express in August 2020 as a digital asset exchange platform providing investors access to security tokens.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Roll Out New Electronic Communication Platform

    By Editors | 17/01/2022

    The new platform will be rolled out in phases starting in early Q1, improving usability and paving the way for new functionalities to be added, HKEX says.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Issues Testing Standards for Securities, Futures Apps

    By Editors | 17/01/2022

    The standards set out the requirements for testing the security of mobile internet applications used in the securities and futures industry.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Allows Investors to Use Pre-settled Funds for Stock Trading

    By Editors | 16/01/2022

    Investors will be able to use claims on pre-settled funds from the sale of stock as collateral for trading, which will improve market liquidity and investor convenience.

    Enforcement

    Korea FSS to Bolster Capacity at Special Investigations Unit

    By Editors | 16/01/2022

    The FSS said an increase in manpower and an expansion of the unit’s scope are needed to strengthen its capacity to respond to unfair trading practices in the capital market.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Issues Guidelines on Penalties for Issuer Disclosure Failures

    By Editors | 16/01/2022

    The guidelines specify fines amounting to INR 5,000 per day for delays in disclosing information about board and shareholder meetings, and non-submission of quarterly and annual financial results.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo to Establish Sustainable Energy Fund in March 2022

    By Editors | 15/01/2022

    The Tokyo metropolitan government will invest JPY 1 billion in the fund, which will be operated by Looop Inc, as part of efforts to promote the development of renewable energy.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan

    By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2022

    The SET will launch a new exchange for fundraising by SMEs and startups within in Q1, and a new digital asset exchange in Q3.

    Big Picture

    IOSCO Outlines Pandemic Lessons on Operational Resilience

    By Editors | 14/01/2022

    The pandemic highlighted that greater automation of compliance and supervisory processes may better accommodate a remote workforce.

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