Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Considers Relaxing Listing Requirements for Tech Firms

    By Editors | 14/09/2022

    Under the proposals, the revenue requirement for commercialised tech firms would be lowered from HK$500 million to between HK$200-300 million.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Asset Tokenisation Increasingly Relevant in ‘Crypto Winter’ – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2022

    A new report from BCG and ADDX projects a 50-fold increase in tokenised assets by 2030, bringing the market’s value to over $16 trillion.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Identifies AML/CFT Control Lapses at VCCs

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2022

    MAS found issues with EFI appointment, oversight and escalation. Customer risk assessments and ongoing monitoring need improvement.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan FSA Proposes New Derivatives Reporting Guidance

    By Editors | 14/09/2022

    The draft guidelines explain the data fields that need to be included in reporting, along with technical specifications and best practices for reporting.

    Securities / Derivatives

    “No Consensus” on ESG Reporting Standards at Exchanges

    By ESG Investor | 14/09/2022

    The WFE said exchanges report increased demand from investors for ESG disclosures, but limited progress in providing common guidance on reporting standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Introduces Bill to Enhance Business Trust Governance

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    CEOs will have to disclose interests in transactions. Unlisted business trusts will have to obtain and maintain information on beneficial ownership of their units.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC to Establish New Office for Crypto-related Filings

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    In a recent speech, SEC chair Gary Gensler highlighted the need for better disclosures for crypto investors. He also said the “vast majority” of crypto tokens are securities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Allows HashKey to Manage Funds Comprising 100% Crypto

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    HashKey says it will be allowed to manage funds exclusively investing in virtual assets in compliance with the SFC’s regulations

    Securities / Derivatives

    Moscow Exchange Reopens Equity Market to Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    The equity market is reopened for non-resident investors from “friendly jurisdictions” and non-residents controlled by Russian legal entities or individuals.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX RegCo to Further Enhance Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    SGX RegCo will consult on mandatory requirements for listed companies to disclose the dollar values of director and CEO remuneration.

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