Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC to Improve Efficiency of Private Placements

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The SEC proposes to scrap requirements for firms to seek approval for private placement offerings, provided other investor protections are in place.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Permits Stockbrokers to Place Client Bids on RFQ Platforms

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Stockbrokers will be allowed to place bids on stock exchanges’ RFQ platforms on behalf of clients from 1 January 2023.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Nasdaq Halts At Least Four Chinese IPOs – Report

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    Nasdaq will reportedly not allow certain IPOs to proceed until it can address concerns about large stock rallies seen by some Chinese issuers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Seeks Feedback on Asia Region Funds Passport

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ASIC is inviting the managed funds industry to provide feedback on the level of industry interest and preparedness to use the ARFP.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan Restricts Short Selling Based on Daily Triggers

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    A short selling ban will apply to all TWSE and TPEx stocks that fall 3.5 percent or more in a day. The FSC will make a daily list of stocks subject to the ban.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Sets Out Measures for Handling Future Outages

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ASX will consult on a new automated service that can provide greater certainty about trade and order status, and a new ‘Cancel Only’ session state.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India: ISDA Requests Details on CCIL’s Proposed UMR Services

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    ISDA has responded to CCIL proposals to create a margining and collateral service for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives trades in India.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh: Slow Start for Govt Bond Trading on Exchanges

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    Government bonds can now be traded on Bangladesh’s stock markets, but only very few trades have taken place so far.

    Enforcement

    FCA Seeks £50m Penalty from Barclays for 2008 Deals

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    Barclays did not disclose payments made to Qatari entities for their participation in two capital raisings during the GFC in 2008.

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