Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Bond Connect Will be Further Enhanced, Says HKMA Chief

By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2023

HKMA chief Eddie Yue discussed plans to open foreign access to the onshore treasury bond futures market and allow repo trades via Bond Connect.

Market Infrastructure

New SGX, NSE IX Platform to Add Nifty Liquidity

By Jill Wong | 04/07/2023

SGX says the new NSE IX-SGX GIFT Connect will help deepen the liquidity pool for Nifty products.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Passes Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Unfair Trading

By Editors | 03/07/2023

The FSC will be able to impose a penalty surcharge of up to twice the amount of illegally earned profits. The enhanced penalties will take effect in January 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX’s Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Where to Start?

By Alan Au | 03/07/2023

Alan Au, Helena Wong, and Ariana Szeto offer guidance on preparing for HKEX’s new climate-related disclosure requirements.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Issues Rules Requiring CRAs to Name Uncooperative Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2023

SEBI has issued new rules to address the growing number of issuers refusing to provide information to CRAs to properly assess their credit risk.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX RegCo Issues New Guidance on Use of IFAs

By Editors | 03/07/2023

The guidance sets out expectations on the advice IFAs provide on proposed transactions such as exit offers and interested person transactions.

Enforcement

CFTC Establishes Task Forces to Target Cyber Threats, Environmental Fraud

By Editors | 02/07/2023

The task forces will help the CFTC address cybersecurity issues, emerging technologies like AI, and fraud in carbon markets.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Confirms Plans to Expand Paperless Listing Regime

By Editors | 02/07/2023

HKEX will reduce the number of submission documents required from issuers and mandate electronic means as the only mode of submission.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand Launches Fully Digitalised Platform for Corporate Bond Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2023

The DIF Web Portal is an end-to-end system covering the process of issuance, filing, subscription, payment and delivery for corporate bonds.