Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

US House Passes Three Finance Bills to Support Taiwan

By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2024

The bills aim to boost Taiwan’s role in the IMF, exclude China from key banking organisations, and push for more […]

Structural Regulation

Tokyo Bourse Names Firms With Capital Efficiency Plans

By Editors | 16/01/2024

The list is intended to “name and shame” companies that don’t disclose plans to increase their capital efficiency

Trading & Investment

Malaysia to Exempt Unit Trusts from CGT, FSI Tax

By Editors | 16/01/2024

The exemption on CGT is effective until 31 Dec 2028. The exemption on FSI is effective until 31 Dec 2026.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Launches Transition to “Multi-asset Exchange”

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2024

Bursa Malaysia launched a gold trading platform, a new customer portal, and a new platform to connect investors directly with dealer representatives.

Structural Regulation

RBI Issues Draft Norms for Fintech SROs

By Ajoy K Das | 16/01/2024

Fintech SROs must strike a balance between facilitating innovation and implementing regulatory requirements that protect consumers and contain risks.

Market Risk

SFC Defers Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Equity Options

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

The SFC is delaying margin requirements for non-centrally cleared equity options to align with the UK and EU’s timelines.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Holiday Trading to Include Currency Futures, Options from 29 March

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

HKEX will include currency futures and options in derivatives holiday trading starting from 29 March 2024.

Trading & Investment

Beijing Stock Exchange Commences Corporate Bond Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2024

Three bonds raised a combined CNY 2.48 billion; enterprise bond trading on the BSE is expected to broaden China’s capital markets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia Treasury Seeks Feedback on Clearing and Settlement Services Rules

By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2024

The draft regulations will specify the classes of clearing and settlement services that are subject to ASIC’s rules and the CCA’s arbitration regime.