SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Launches First A-Share Index Derivative Warrants

    By Editors | 08/08/2022

    HKEX launched of MSCI China A50 Connect Index Derivatives Warrants from four issuers – BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley.

    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.

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