SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Fintech / Regtech

    EIB Issues First Digital Bond on Public Blockchain

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/05/2021

    The digital bond issuance was carried out using a distributed ledger for registration and a CBDC for settlement.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China: Policy Banks Pilot Direct Bidding Mechanism for Bond Issuance

    By Editors | 04/05/2021

    The pilot could mark a significant revamp in how bond issuance is carried out in China, and is seen as another step by the government to attract foreign capital.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSC Warns Against Illegal Moves as Korea Resumes Short-Selling

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

    Korean regulators have been working to enhance protection measures for retail investors ahead of the partial resumption of short-selling on Monday.

    Securities / Derivatives

    PBOC Approves Deutsche Bank as Qualified Primary Dealer

    By Editors | 03/05/2021

    Deutsche Bank has become the first Eurozone bank to be approved as a qualified primary dealer in China.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FCA Proposes Rule Changes to Encourage SPAC Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021

    The FCA proposes to exempt SPACs that identify an acquisition target from being suspended, if they have certain investor protections in place.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Consults on Expanded Scope of Futures Law

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021

    The revised draft expands the scope of the law to also cover “other derivatives”, while also raising penalties for violations.

    Market Infrastructure

    DSB Opens Consultation on OTC ISIN, CFI Service Provision

    By Editors | 02/05/2021

    The consultation focuses on cloud resilience, cybersecurity risk assessments, and enhanced support for supplier risk assessment activities.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Seeks Partners to Help Develop Carbon Exchange

    By Editors | 02/05/2021

    Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator is seeking a partner or partners to facilitate the emergence of an exchange-traded market for carbon offset units.

    Market Infrastructure

    Cboe to Launch New European Venue for Equity Derivatives

    By Editors | 02/05/2021

    Clients will benefit from having more choice, and lower friction pricing models will promote greater liquidity, says Morgan Stanley’s David Russell.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ICBC, Bank of China Approved to Invest in National Green Fund

    By Editors | 01/05/2021

    The ‘National Green Development Fund’ was launched in July 2020 to spearhead investments in green projects and sustainable development.

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