Securities / Derivatives

Big Picture

Some APAC Regulators Not Fully Operationally Independent: IOSCO

By Editors | 17/02/2023

Government officials in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and India have some ability to direct or influence securities regulators’ day-to-day operations.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC to Require UPIs in Swaps Reporting Starting Jan 2024

By Editors | 17/02/2023

UPIs issued by the DSB will be required in reporting credit, equity, foreign exchange, and interest rate swaps from 24 Jan 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Issues First-of-its-kind Tokenised Green Bond

By Editors | 17/02/2023

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuance demonstrates Hong Kong’s strengths in combining bond market, green and sustainable finance, and fintech.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Siemens Issues First Blockchain-based Digital Bond

By Editors | 17/02/2023

Siemens said it sold the bond directly to investors without engaging CSDs, and the transaction was completed within two days.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Launches Low Latency Connectivity Solution

By Editors | 17/02/2023

International market participants can access Bursa Malaysia’s data feed via more than 900 data centres in 32 countries.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DSB Seeks Additional Expertise in OTC Derivatives, Digital Assets

By Editors | 17/02/2023

The DSB Product Committee is seeking increased representation from Asia and additional expertise in digital assets-related OTC derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Stronger Protections for Mutual Fund Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2023

Consultation paper sets out the core responsibilities of mutual fund trustees and proposes to make the boards of AMCs more accountable.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CME to Launch Event Contracts on Bitcoin Futures

By Editors | 16/02/2023

The new event contracts will provide a highly transparent and less complex way for investors to access crypto markets, said Tim McCourt.

Market Infrastructure

US SEC Sets May 2024 Target for Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle

By Editors | 16/02/2023

SEC commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda say the 28 May 2024 effective date does not leave enough time for the market to transition.