Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

ASX Amends Position Reporting Framework, Operating Rules

By Editors | 21/11/2024

The changes aim to align terminology with global practice, clarify reporting requirements, and remove burdensome notification requirements.

Trading & Investment

Dalian Commodity Exchange Launches Log Futures, Options

By Editors | 21/11/2024

The new contracts are expected to facilitate more open and transparent log pricing and enhance China’s influence in the global timber industry.

AI Risk & Governance

IAIS Publishes Paper on Supervision of AI in Insurance Sector

By Editors | 21/11/2024

The paper aims to support supervisors when applying the Insurance Core Principles to promote appropriate and globally consistent oversight of the use of AI within the insurance sector.

Trading & Investment

FSC Korea Amends Rules to Boost Competitiveness of Public Funds

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2024

South Korea’s FSC has announced regulatory amendments aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of public funds while also enhancing investor protections.

Supervision & Enforcement

US Finalises Rule to Expand Enforcement Authorities of CFIUS

By Editors | 20/11/2024

The final rule increases penalties for violations and expands the types of information CFIUS can demand from transacting parties and third parties.

Market Abuse

Korea FSS to End Short-Selling Investigation by Year-End

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2024

FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun told Hong Kong institutional investors that the investigation into illegal short selling will be complete by year-end.

AI Risk & Governance

EU Publishes Draft Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/11/2024

The draft Code of Practice sets out 22 measures for providers of general-purpose AI models, aiming to foster accountable and human-centric AI development.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

CSRC Takes Over Futures Firm for “Out-of-control Management”

By Editors | 20/11/2024

Hehe Futures Co Ltd is controlled by Lin Qiang, a fugitive tycoon who was arrested in Indonesia last month after fleeing China in August 2023.

Cryptocurrency

Nasdaq Launches Options Trading on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 20/11/2024

On the first day of trading, the options contract saw a record-breaking $1.9bn in notional exposure and drove Bitcoin to an all-time high.