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Securities / Derivatives
RBI Issues Guidelines on Retail Access to Government Securities
By Editors | 14/07/2021
Retail investors will be able to open an account directly with the central bank to gain access to primary issuance and secondary trading in government securities.
Market Infrastructure
TAIFEX to Launch Central Clearing for OTC Derivatives in June 2022
By Editors | 14/07/2021
FSC chairman Huang Tien-mu said it is “imperative” to establish central clearing for OTC derivatives as soon as possible.
Enforcement
China to Require Cybersecurity Reviews Before Firms List Overseas
By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2021
Companies that have personal information of more than 1 million users must submit to a cybersecurity review by the Office of Cybersecurity Review.
Securities / Derivatives
Korean Won Futures Set for Launch on Eurex-KRX Link
By Editors | 12/07/2021
The listing of USD/KRW Futures on the KRX-Eurex link will allow for continuous trading during Asian, European and North American market hours.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes Tweaks to Dual Class Shares Framework
By Editors | 12/07/2021
SEBI proposes to allow superior voting rights shares to be issued to trusts and other corporate structures and to tweak other requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Establishes Mainland China Advisory Group
By Editors | 12/07/2021
The new Advisory Group will advise the HKEX board on the development of China’s financial markets and economy.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Launches First Electronic Market for Rupiah Trading
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2021
The launch of Refinitiv’s Matching trading system is expected to increase liquidity, efficiency and price transparency.
Enforcement
NZ FMA Cancels Fund Manager Licence for ‘Material’ Breaches
By Editors | 11/07/2021
Fund Managers Otago incorrectly calculated and disclosed returns in fund updates and entered into prohibited related party transactions, among other breaches.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan FSC Tightens Rules for ESG-themed Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021
Asset managers are required to set one sustainability goal and explain how their investments help achieve that goal.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Tighten Oversight of Overseas Listings
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021
Chinese authorities will step up supervision of companies that list overseas to improve regulation of cross-border data flows and security.
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