SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX Chief Calls for Full Lifting of Short Selling Restrictions

    By Editors | 19/03/2023

    KRX chief Sohn Byung Doo says the complete resumption of short selling will help Korea win inclusion in MSCI’s developed markets index.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Issues Guidance on New Mainland Rules for Overseas Listings

    By Editors | 19/03/2023

    The guidance covers disclosures of interests in Mainland issuers and the application of the Takeovers Code under the new Mainland regulations.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Grants First In-Principle Approval to STO Platform

    By Editors | 19/03/2023

    The approval was granted to Signum Digital Limited, a joint venture between Coinstreet Holdings and Somerley Capital Holdings.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Publishes First ESG Impact Assessment for Listed Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2023

    The SET says the new impact assessment seeks to inspire other listed firms to integrate ESG practices into their business operations.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Forms New Unit to Focus on Technology & Data

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2023

    ASX says the introduction of a CIO role and the creation of a new technology unit will allow a greater focus of efforts on data and technology innovation.

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    Market Infrastructure

    China Bond Market Suffers Pricing Information Blackout

    By Editors | 18/03/2023

    The CBIRC had instructed money brokers to cut their data feeds to vendors due to data security concerns, causing a two-day bond market disruption.

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    Big Picture

    Global Stock Markets Lost $25 Trillion in 2022: WFE

    By Editors | 17/03/2023

    “We witnessed a perfect storm in 2022 of so many negative pressures culminating to bring immense pressure on global stock markets,” said WFE CEO Nandini Sukumar.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    PCAOB Inspectors to Visit Hong Kong Auditors Next Week

    By Editors | 17/03/2023

    PCAOB inspectors will meet Deloitte and EY next week to prepare for audit inspections that will take place later this year.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Carbon Exchange Completes First Carbon Credit Auction

    By Editors | 17/03/2023

    15 buyers from various industries including banking purchased a total of 150,000 Verra-registered carbon credits in the inaugural auction.

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    Market Infrastructure

    US SEC Proposes New Requirements to Address Cyber Risks

    By Editors | 16/03/2023

    The proposals will enhance cyber and technology risk management requirements for key entities that underpin the US securities market.

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