Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX: GEM Reforms to Take Effect from 1 January 2024

By Editors | 17/12/2023

The reforms will enable enterprises to more easily list on GEM, reduce the burden of continuing obligations, and streamline the process for transfers to the Main Board.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Calls for Stronger Response to Online Threats to Retail Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023

Collaboration is needed between regulators, law enforcement, and stakeholders in the broader online ecosystem like search engine operators and social media platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Consider Launch of First Saudi-Focused Mutual Fund

By Editors | 17/12/2023

Huatai-PineBridge Fund Management is seeking approval to launch a mutual fund for Chinese investors that tracks the Saudi market.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Proposes Bill to Reform Regulatory Regime for FMI Entities

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023

The RBA and ASIC will gain enhanced regulatory powers over financial markets, CS facilities, derivative trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Brokers to Invest Clients’ Funds in Overnight MFs

By Ajoy K Das | 15/12/2023

Brokers must ensure that these overnight schemes invest only in government bonds and overnight repo markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore CGAC Issues Guidance on Shareholder Rights, Remuneration Disclosures

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2023

The guidance is meant to help listed companies improve their shareholder communications and comply with new remuneration disclosure requirements.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Unveils Policy Plan to Reform Asset Management Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023

The plan is based on proposals from an asset management task force that was formed to develop recommendations for the government.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Introduces Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/12/2023

Aligned with IOSCO recommendations, the code seeks to improve transparency and trust in sustainable finance by promoting consistent global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Enhances Whistleblower System to Combat Unfair Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023

The maximum reward limit is being increased and anonymous reporting is being introduced to encourage more active reporting by the public.