SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Crypto / Digital Assets

BlackRock, Coinbase Partner on Crypto Trading Services

By Editors | 08/08/2022

Connectivity will be established between BlackRock’s investment management platform Aladdin and Coinbase’s integrated trading platform Coinbase Prime.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes Enhancements to Green Bond Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2022

SEBI proposes to expand the framework to cover more of India’s commitments from COP26, introduce the concept of ‘blue bonds’, and enhance disclosures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CME to Launch Euro-denominated Crypto Futures

By Editors | 05/08/2022

The new EUR-denominated contracts will provide more precise tools to trade and hedge exposure to Bitcoin and Ether, said CME’s Tim McCourt.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Senate Bill Would Grant CFTC Authority Over Bitcoin, Ether

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2022

The bill would amend the Commodity Exchange Act to include a new commodity category called “digital commodities” that includes Bitcoin and Ether.

ESG / Sustainability

NZX to Establish Corporate Governance Centre of Excellence

By Editors | 05/08/2022

Members of the new institute will deliver recommendations to NZX on its rule settings and CG Code to further enhance listed companies’ corporate governance practices.

AML / KYC

ACCC Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Bond Scams

By Editors | 05/08/2022

Reported losses suffered by Australian victims of imposter bond scams increased by 265% to A$20mn in H1, compared to the same period last year.

Market Infrastructure

ASX: Launch of New CHESS Platform Delayed Until Late 2024

By Editors | 04/08/2022

Accenture to provide an independent review of the new CHESS application and help ASX determine a new launch schedule.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Vows to Stabilise Markets, Promote Regulatory Reforms

By Editors | 04/08/2022

The CSRC has vowed to stabilise domestic capital markets, among other regulatory priorities for the second half of the year.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Considers Taking Woori Chief to Supreme Court

By Editors | 04/08/2022

The FSS sought to reprimand Sohn Tae-seung, but two courts have now ruled in favour of the Woori Financial Group chairman and CEO.