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Markets & Infrastructure
Trading & Investment
Taiwan FSC Seeks to Launch Active ETFs by June – Reports
By Editors | 09/02/2024
The FSC has collected industry views on its proposals to allow active ETFs and is examining regulatory developments in other markets before finalising its rules.
Structural Regulation
SEBI to Adjust Timelines for FPIs to Disclose Material Changes
By Ajoy K Das | 09/02/2024
Material changes will be categorised into two groups, with different reporting timelines. New framework also proposed for dealing with securities after FPI registration expires.
Clearing & Post-Trade
EU Agrees on ‘Active Account’ Requirement to Boost EU CCPs
By Editors | 08/02/2024
The active account requirement is aimed at reducing the EU’s heavy reliance on London for clearing euro derivatives.
Clearing & Post-Trade
US SEC Approves Rule Change to Shift Municipal Bonds to T+1
By Mark Johnston | 08/02/2024
The amendment promotes the completion of allocations, confirmations, and affirmations by the end of trade date for municipal securities transactions.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
DBS Cuts CEO Compensation Over Digital Banking Disruptions
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/02/2024
MAS set expectations last November for DBS to hold its senior management accountable for digital banking disruptions that occurred last year.
Payments & Settlements
Korea to Reform FX Market to Attract Foreign Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2024
Reforms will address settlement failure risks. Pilot run to extend trading hours kicked off. Foreign FIs now have access to Korean FX market.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Issues Guidelines on Preparation of Offer Documents
By Ajoy K Das | 08/02/2024
Draft offer documents should be prepared in “simple language”. SEBI will return noncompliant documents to issuers for correction and resubmission.
Trading & Investment
China Replaces CSRC Head to Restore Market Confidence
By Editors | 08/02/2024
Yi Huiman was abruptly replaced by Wu Qing as the new head of the CSRC, which has been working to defend the stock market.
Structural Regulation
India: IRDAI to Scrap Pre-approval Requirement for Insurer IPOs
By Ajoy K Das | 07/02/2024
Seven different regulations for insurance companies are being merged to enhance ease of doing business.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect
By Editors | 07/02/2024
Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.
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