Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Approves New Criteria for SME Fundraising

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/05/2021

The new fundraising criteria for SMEs and startups proposed by the stock exchange are expected to become effective this year.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme

By Editors | 26/05/2021

The FIKRA Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme seeks to promote an Islamic fintech innovation ecosystem in Malaysia’s capital market.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Orders IBK to Compensate Investors Over Mis-sold Funds

By Editors | 26/05/2021

The FSS said IBK failed to adequately inform customers of potential high risks and lacked internal controls to monitor the selling process.

Sanctions

Hong Kong Considers Replacing State Street as TraHK Manager

By Editors | 26/05/2021

Officials reportedly commissioned an independent study to review State Street’s role in managing Hong Kong’s Tracker Fund.

Securities / Derivatives

CBIRC Approves Goldman Sachs Wealth Management JV

By Editors | 26/05/2021

Preliminary approval will allow Goldman Sachs Asset Management to own a 51 percent stake in the joint venture with ICBC Wealth Management.

Enforcement

China: Policymakers Warn Against Commodity Market Speculation

By Editors | 25/05/2021

Regulators will strengthen supervision of commodity futures and the spot market with a “zero tolerance” for illegal activities.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Grants Extension for Issuing Financial Statements

By Editors | 25/05/2021

The announcement comes at a time when Malaysia is under a four-week nationwide lockdown until 7 June.

Securities / Derivatives

China Releases Supplementary Rules for Carbon Rights Trading

By Editors | 24/05/2021

The rules detail the role of the registration authority, allowing it to intervene if carbon prices see abnormal fluctuations or excessive volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Bourse Ordered to Show Progress on SME Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2021

The order from the DOF follows the introduction of new listing rules in March, which are aimed at encouraging greater SME participation in the stock market.