Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Plans to Allow Retail Access to ‘Highly Liquid’ Crypto Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/01/2023

A consultation on retail trading will begin sometime in Q1. The SFC plans to start accepting applications for VASP licences in mid 2024.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Allow Futures Contracts on Corporate Bond Indices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2023

Stock exchanges will be allowed to launch futures contracts on indices of corporate debt securities rated AA+ and above.

Market Infrastructure

SET, TFEX Make Rule Changes to Support New Trading System

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The new trading system, developed in partnership with Nasdaq, will boost order execution efficiency and increase capacity for large volume trading.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Indian Fund Managers to Serve GIFT City FPIs

By Editors | 11/01/2023

FPIs will be allowed to invest in mutual fund schemes except those categorised as “thematic”, purportedly to prevent higher volatility for entire sectors.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Exempts New SRI Funds from Establishment Fees

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The fee exemptions are intended to support fund managers companies in giving more weight to sustainability-driven securities investment.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Finalises Rules on Independent Director Tenure

By Editors | 11/01/2023

Listing rule changes introduce a nine-year tenure limit for independent directors and requirements for enhanced remuneration disclosures in annual reports.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia SC Revises Guidelines for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The revised guidelines introduce higher standards on governance, internal controls and integrity in rating processes and assessments.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Prevent IPOs from Firms in Non-Strategic Sectors

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The move is aimed at channelling resources into sectors that align with the national agenda, such as information technology and advanced manufacturing.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA, CCDC Take Stock of ESG Practices in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2023

White paper calls for more consistent ESG-related standards, a uniform disclosure template for companies, and measures to boost foreign participation.