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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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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