Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

Russia Bars Asset Sales by Investors from Unfriendly Nations

By Editors | 09/08/2022

A presidential decree prevents investors from so-called unfriendly countries from selling their stakes in banks, strategic entities, and other projects.

AML / KYC

SEBI Issues Rules on Trading Account Deactivation for Inadequate KYC

By Editors | 09/08/2022

Trading or demat accounts will be automatically deactivated if a show-cause notice or order issued by SEBI is undeliverable at the addresses mentioned in KYC records.

Enforcement

Taiwan FSC Penalises Eastspring for Violations by Former CIO

By Editors | 09/08/2022

The former chief investment officer used “another person’s account” to trade the same stock that was being traded by Eastspring.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan QUICK Corp to Disseminate Real Time ODX Data

By Editors | 09/08/2022

QUICK Corp will disseminate real time market information obtained from Osaka Digital Exchange’s Proprietary Trading System for listed securities.

Securities / Derivatives

SEHK Migrates Systems to New SSE Trading Gateway

By Editors | 09/08/2022

The Shanghai Stock Exchange’s new trading gateway was introduced to “ensure the safe and compliant operation of member transactions and related systems” and prevent trading risks.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Forms Dedicated Committee to Advice on FPI Policy

By Editors | 09/08/2022

The committee will advise increasing FPI participation in Indian markets. FPIs are currently coping with a transition to T+1 settlement in the country.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Compression Service for OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 08/08/2022

OTC Clear’s multilateral compression service was introduced on Monday in cooperation with TriOptima.

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.