Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

CSRC Grants StanChart Approval to Operate Securities Business

By Editors | 13/12/2023

Standard Chartered Securities (China) is authorised to conduct securities brokerage, securities dealing, securities underwriting, and securities asset management business.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Unveils Key Decisions on Mandatory Reference Check Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2023

The new requirements will come into effect one year after publication of the relevant Notices, which will first be subject to consultation.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Lays Down Process for Dematerialisation of Units of Small AIFs

By Ajoy K Das | 13/12/2023

Larger AIFs already have to dematerialise their units by 31 October 2023. SEBI said AIFs with a corpus under INR 5 billion have a 30 April 2024 deadline.

Market Abuse

HK’s Market Sounding Rules Could Impact Decision-making Dynamics

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023

Market participants have sought clarity on the definition of non-public information and jurisdiction from Hong Kong’s SFC.

Alternative Markets

CSRC Proposes Tougher Rules for Private Investment Funds

By Editors | 12/12/2023

Qualified investors in PE and VC funds would have to invest at least CNY 3 million, three times the current threshold.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand SEC Unveils 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

By Editors | 12/12/2023

The plan seeks to boost trust in the capital market, promote the sustainable finance and digital asset ecosystems, and enhance supervisory and enforcement processes.

Structural Regulation

NZX Confirms Effective Date of Listing Rule Changes

By Editors | 12/12/2023

NZX will permit accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offers, known as ANREOs, if doing so is in the best interests of the issuer, and subject to additional safeguards.

Trading & Investment

Shenzhen, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Capital Markets

By Editors | 12/12/2023

The exchanges will cooperate in areas including ESG, fintech, cross-listings, as well as index, fund and REIT products.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Launches First Currency Futures Contract

By Editors | 12/12/2023

The new Mini USD/CNH Futures contract was launched through a licensing agreement established with HKEX.