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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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