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Market Infrastructure
Crypto / Digital Assets
WFE Issues Recommendations for Regulating Crypto Trading Platforms
By Editors | 28/09/2023
The six key principles will safeguard markets and enable the crypto sector to grow, said Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the World Federation of Exchanges.
Fintech / Regtech
HKEX Confirms Launch Date for New IPO Settlement Platform
By Editors | 28/09/2023
The new platform, FINI, will shorten the time between the pricing of an IPO and the trading of shares from T+5 to T+2.
Market Infrastructure
Korea to Open Access to Interbank FX Market Next Month
By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023
Foreign financial institutions without a branch in Korea will be able to trade in the domestic FX market through local forex brokers.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Considers NSE Proposal to Add Night Session for Equity Derivatives
By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023
NSE is seeking to first extend its trading hours for index futures and options, followed by single stock options and other products in later phases.
Market Infrastructure
China, EU Agree Measures to Ease Trade Tensions
By Editors | 27/09/2023
The two sides agreed to establish an export controls dialogue mechanism and to set up a new working group on financial regulation, among other measures.
Big Picture
FIA Publishes Best Practices for Designing Volatility Control Mechanisms
By Editors | 27/09/2023
The paper presents best practices for ensuring derivatives exchange VCMs protect against disruptive activity while also facilitating genuine price discovery.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Issues Consultation on Proposed GEM Listing Reforms
By Editors | 27/09/2023
The proposals include a new transfer mechanism for GEM companies to transfer to the Main Board and a new eligibility test for initial listing on the GEM board.
ESG / Sustainability
Indonesia Launches Trading in New Carbon Credits Market
By Editors | 27/09/2023
IDX is the operator of the new carbon exchange, known as the IDXCarbon. Trading technology was provided by AirCarbon Exchange.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Commences Trading on Bursa Carbon Exchange
By Editors | 27/09/2023
BCX commenced trading on Monday. Bursa Malaysia said renewable energy certificates (RECs) will be offered on the carbon market by Q3 2024.
Market Infrastructure
Capital Controls Eased for Foreign Investors in Beijing, Shanghai
By Editors | 27/09/2023
Beijing and Shanghai authorities announced measures that allow investment capital from foreign investors to freely flow in and out of China.
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