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Securities / Derivatives
Market Infrastructure
NSE IFSC-SGX Connect to Fully Launch on 3 July
By Editors | 18/04/2023
SGX will migrate all open positions in SGX Nifty to the relevant NSE IFSC NIFTY contracts during the weekend of 30 June.
ESG / Sustainability
More Credit Downgrades Imminent Under Climate Change
By Hazel Ilango | 18/04/2023
Bond investors, including those who do not prioritize climate change mitigation, are unknowingly exposed to the increasing impact of climate-related credit risk.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Reopens Consultation to Redefine ‘Exchange’
By Editors | 18/04/2023
The proposed rule would update the definition of “exchange” to include crypto trading systems, including DeFi systems. Two SEC Commissioners dissented.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS: “Much Room for Improvement” in Issue Manager Conduct
By Editors | 18/04/2023
MAS identified issue managers that did not perform conflict-of-interest checks, background checks on EDs and controlling shareholders, and site visits to issuers’ material assets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CME to Offer Additional BTC, ETH Options Expiries
By Editors | 18/04/2023
CME will offer expiries every business day to provide market participants with “greater precision and versatility” in managing short-term price risk.
Market Infrastructure
BOE, CFTC Strengthen Supervisory Cooperation on CCPs
By Editors | 18/04/2023
The Bank of England will rely on the CFTC for supervision and oversight of US-based CCPs offering clearing services in the UK.
Market Infrastructure
DSB Launches UPI User Acceptance Test Environment
By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2023
The UAT environment will help the industry prepare for incoming OTC derivatives reporting requirements. The full UPI Service will launch on 16 October 2023.
Big Picture
AFME, FESE Call for Action on EU Consolidated Tape
By Editors | 17/04/2023
Ahead of EU trilogues on the MiFIR Review, AFME is highlighting the important role of systematic internalisers and FESE is calling for a PFOF ban.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Ease Rules on Overseas Business by Certain Securities Firms
By Editors | 17/04/2023
The revisions will enable overseas subsidiaries of “comprehensive financial investment service providers” to provide corporate credit in overseas markets more easily.
Securities / Derivatives
NSE India to Launch WTI Crude Oil, Natural Gas Futures
By Editors | 17/04/2023
NSE will launch WTI crude oil and natural gas futures contracts from 15 May. Both already trade on India’s MCX.
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