Securities / Derivatives

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    ESG / Sustainability

    India Makes Green Bonds Available to Non-resident Investors

    By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023

    The RBI has listed sovereign green bonds floated during the current financial year as available under the “Fully Accessible Route”.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Consult on Measures to Keep Market Open During Typhoons

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    HKEX will commence a public consultation within this month on a proposed model for operating the stock market under severe weather.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    SFC Issues Guidance on IPO Services Ahead of FINI Launch

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    The SFC outlines risk management considerations for licensed corporations offering IPO services ahead of HKEX’s launch of a new IPO settlement platform.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea FSS Issues Guidance on Mitigating Technology Risks

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    The guidelines are intended to improve the level of IT internal control in the financial industry and improve the resilience of individual firms.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    China Regulators Have Upbeat Message for Market Participants

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    China will continue opening up its markets and supporting vulnerable parts of the economy. Two new foreign-funded insurance brokerage companies were approved this week.

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    Market Infrastructure

    DTCC Opens Access to OTC Derivatives Market Data

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    “OTC Direct Connect” allows market participants to access OTC derivatives transaction data that are reportable in the US and Canada.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Issues New Draft Rules for Stock Dealers and Brokers

    By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023

    The rules will require stock dealers and brokers to separate management from ownership, and meet higher paid-up capital requirements.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC to Launch Custody Service for Tokenised Securities

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    The new digital assets custody service will launch in 2024, using custody infrastructure provided by Ripple-owned Metaco.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Finance Leaders Highlight Risks, Opportunities at Key Hong Kong Summit

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023

    Chinese vice premier He Lifeng pledged continued support for Hong Kong. CSRC vice chairman Wang Jianjun discussed efforts to further expand Stock Connect.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Awards Licences to HK Unit of Swiss Crypto Bank, SEBA

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023

    The licences allow SEBA Hong Kong to deal in, advise on, and conduct asset management for traditional securities and virtual assets.

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