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ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia SC Expands SRI Sukuk and Bond Grant Scheme
By Editors | 24/08/2022
The grant scheme, designed to help defray external review costs, is being extended to cover SRI-linked sukuk issued under the SC’s new framework.
Sanctions
MOEX Stops Accepting USD as Collateral in FX, Securities Markets
By Editors | 24/08/2022
Russian authorities have been actively looking to reduce domestic reliance on the currencies of so-called ‘unfriendly’ nations.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Approves New Options at Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange
By Editors | 23/08/2022
Trading in rapeseed oil and peanut options will commence on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange from 26 August.
Market Infrastructure
China Cyberspace Regulator Says it Supports Foreign Listings
By Editors | 23/08/2022
The CAC said it supports the healthy development of China’s internet companies and their use of overseas capital markets for fundraising.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Academic Study Finds Broader Front-Running Problem at Coinbase
By Mark Johnston | 23/08/2022
University of Technology Sydney researchers estimate that insider trading occurred on 10-25% of new crypto listings at Coinbase between Sept 2018 and May 2022.
Market Infrastructure
Perspectives from China: M&A in 2022
By Bradley Maclean | 23/08/2022
Research by S&P Global and Regulation Asia highlighted the rise of financial buyers as a standout trend in the domestic Chinese M&A market.
Fintech / Regtech
DTCC Goes Live With New DLT-Based Settlement Platform
By Editors | 23/08/2022
The Project Ion platform is now parallel processing an average of over 100,000 bilateral equity transactions per day.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea to Revise 5pc Shareholding Disclosure Rule
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/08/2022
The revisions will require more detailed information to be disclosed regarding the purpose of shareholding. Initial adoption will be on a voluntary basis.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Brokerages Seeking Licences to Establish Crypto Businesses
By Editors | 23/08/2022
Mirae Asset Securities and Samsung Securities are among seven firms seeking a licence. The government separately said airdrops will be subject to a gift tax.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Consults on Rules for VC, PE Tax Exemptions
By Editors | 22/08/2022
VC and PE firms can obtain tax exemptions for investments in certain target industries until 2032.
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