Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

ASIFMA Calls for More Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2024

ASIFMA calls for a further increase in the individual investment quota and a more extensive expansion to the list of eligible products.

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Inaugurates New Securities Investors Association

By Editors | 05/03/2024

The new association will provide training and represent the investors on matters such as legal protection and market development.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Develops Method to Automate TCFD Disclosure Checks

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2024

Large language models are used evaluate securities reports to check whether recommended TCFD disclosures were made.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Bourse to Launch ESG Index for STAR Market

By Mark Johnston | 04/03/2024

The index will track the ESG performance of 50 listed companies on the STAR Market, using a comprehensive evaluation system.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Launches New Immigration Scheme for Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme opened for applicants on Friday, several months earlier than expected.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea to Amend Rules for Disclosing Insider Transactions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2024

The FSC proposes to exempt certain financial institutions from the ex-ante disclosure requirements for insider transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC to Enhance Regulatory System for ETFs

By Editors | 03/03/2024

The FSC will draw from the set of good practices published by IOSCO in May 2023 to improve its regulatory system for ETFs.

Enforcement

FSS Punishment of Hana CEO “Excessive”, Seoul Court Rules

By Editors | 03/03/2024

The Court directed the FSS to adjust the punishment, but ruled that Hana Bank’s six-month suspension for mis-selling risky funds was justified.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Relaxed Disclosure Rules for Certain FPIs

By Ajoy K Das | 02/03/2024

Category I FPIs that are university funds or university-related endowments would be exempt from enhanced disclosure requirements.