Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Authorises Fidelity to Operate Onshore Mutual Funds Business

By Editors | 10/12/2022

Fidelity International’s approval comes after similar approvals were granted to Neuberger Berman, Manulife Financial Corp and BlackRock.

Securities / Derivatives

IFSCA Mulls Introduction of VCC Structure in GIFT City

By Editors | 08/12/2022

An expert committee set up by the IFSCA in 2020 has proposed a legal framework for introducing the VCC structure for funds operating in GIFT City.

Big Picture

BIS Calls Out Stability Risks From ‘Hidden’ FX Swap Debt

By Editors | 08/12/2022

The BIS is concerned about high volumes of USD debt recorded off-balance sheets and FX settlement risk that remains “stubbornly high”.

Market Infrastructure

Clearstream to Open Up Access to Korea Treasury Bonds

By Editors | 08/12/2022

The move comes after Korea passed a bill exempting non-residents and foreign corporations from having to pay income and capital gains tax on government bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Ex HKEX CEO to Launch Macau Exchange for Small Chinese Firms

By Editors | 07/12/2022

The exchange, Micro Connect, will provide global investors access to revenue shares from Chinese micro and small businesses.

Fintech / Regtech

CFTC Goes Live With New Swap Data Reporting Requirements

By Editors | 07/12/2022

The changes introduce new and updated data fields to drive the submission of more standardised trade data, largely based on the CDE developed by CPMI and IOSCO.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Planning Regulatory Changes in the ESG Space

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2022

SEBI is planning to simplify its BRSR framework to take into account local market conditions, mandate ESG audits, and regulate ESG rating providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Three Firms Apply to Launch Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong

By Editors | 07/12/2022

Three fund managers have submitted applications to the SFC seeking approval to list ETFs in Hong Kong that invest in bitcoin and ether futures.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Developing New Technology Risk Management Framework

By Editors | 07/12/2022

The new framework will significantly increase the capital market’s ability to detect and mitigate the risks that come with new technologies, SC chairman said.