Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

First Saudi-focused ETF to Launch in Hong Kong ‘Soon’

By Editors | 30/10/2023

The new ETF, managed by CSOP Asset Management, will allow investors to access Saudi Arabia’s 50 most valuable companies.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Forced to Pause Withdrawal of UAE CCP Recognition

By Editors | 30/10/2023

ESMA’s decision to withdraw its recognition of the Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation is effectively suspended.

Structural Regulation

HKEX to Allow Listed Issuers to Hold Treasury Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2023

Hong Kong listed companies will be allowed to buy back, hold and resell their shares, subject to the laws where they are incorporated.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Recognises Indonesia’s IDClear as Third Country CCP

By Editors | 29/10/2023

The recognition will make it easier and more cost-effective for European counterparties to access Indonesia’s derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

How Markets in Southeast Asia Can Attract Liquidity

By Roland Chai | 29/10/2023

Roland Chai outlines four significant steps market infrastructures in Southeast Asia can take to attract liquidity.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan FSC Fines SinoPac Group for Governance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2023

The company held two non-routine strategic planning meetings with its major shareholder and former chairman, without keeping meeting records.

Payments & Settlements

US Regulator to Lower Fees on Debit Card Transactions

By Editors | 28/10/2023

The Fed proposed to lower the cap on fees banks can charge merchants for processing debit card transactions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Directs Credit Bureaus, Banks to Improve Services for Customers

By Ajoy K Das | 28/10/2023

CICs and credit institutions are given six months to implement a new compensation framework and customer service requirements.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US Regulators Finalise New Rules to Promote Fair Lending

By Mark Johnston | 28/10/2023

The new rules encourage banks to expand access to credit, investment, and banking services in low- and moderate-income communities.