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Market Infrastructure
HKEX Sets 13 June Launch Date for New VaR Platform
By Editors | 17/05/2022
The VaR Platform will replace the existing flat-rate model for calculation of margin and HKSCC Default Fund contributions.
Securities / Derivatives
SSE Consults on Market Making Rules for STAR Market
By Darien Choong | 17/05/2022
The consultation comes as the CSRC releases final regulations on the introduction of a market-making mechanism for the STAR Market.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Consults on Final Derivatives Reporting Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2022
ASIC will implement the UTI and LEI requirements on 1 October 2023, and the UPI and CDE on 1 April 2024.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India’s NSDL Launches Blockchain Platform for NCD Market
By Editors | 16/05/2022
The new platform will record NCD creation, continuously monitor covenants and asset cover, and track credit ratings.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Revises Framework for Calculating Margin Requirements
By Editors | 14/05/2022
The margin requirements calculated for derivatives will be based on the fixed beginning-of-day margin parameters.
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches New Practice Guidelines for Securities Industry
By Editors | 13/05/2022
A new database will be established to maintain records on China’s 360,000 brokers. The process for Hong Kong and Taiwan licensees to practice in the mainland is simplified.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Listed Companies Form New Industry Body
By Editors | 13/05/2022
The new association will serve as a platform for thought leadership and advocacy, ESG ecosystem building, and corporate access and investor relations.
Enforcement
MAS Imposes S$100,000 Civil Penalty for False Trading
By Editors | 13/05/2022
A woman pledged shares for margin purposes, then bought more near the close to artificially raise their closing prices and increase the value of her collateral.
Fintech / Regtech
CBOE Australia Commences Trading in First Three Crypto ETFs
By Editors | 13/05/2022
Cosmos launched a feeder ETF offering indirect bitcoin exposure. 21Shares and ETF Securities launched a bitcoin ETF and an ether ETF, offering direct exposure.
Market Infrastructure
UK Unveils Legislative Agenda for Financial Services, Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022
The agenda includes support for safe crypto adoption, stronger powers to tackle illicit finance, and better fraud protections for consumers.
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