Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

WFE Issues Recommendations for Regulating Crypto Trading Platforms

By Editors | 28/09/2023

The six key principles will safeguard markets and enable the crypto sector to grow, said Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the World Federation of Exchanges.

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Eases Disclosure Rules for Public Offerings

By Mark Johnston | 28/09/2023

The “streamlined procedures” are part of the SEC’s efforts to encourage more companies to tap the capital markets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Confirms Launch Date for New IPO Settlement Platform

By Editors | 28/09/2023

The new platform, FINI, will shorten the time between the pricing of an IPO and the trading of shares from T+5 to T+2.

Structural Regulation

Korea to Open Access to Interbank FX Market Next Month

By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

Foreign financial institutions without a branch in Korea will be able to trade in the domestic FX market through local forex brokers.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Considers NSE Proposal to Add Night Session for Equity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

NSE is seeking to first extend its trading hours for index futures and options, followed by single stock options and other products in later phases.

Structural Regulation

BOT Draws Lessons on Virtual Banks from Korea

By Editors | 27/09/2023

FSC vice chairman Kim So-young said Korean firms should try to obtain licences under Thailand’s virtual banks framework, which will be finalised in H2 2023,

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ASIC Directs Licensees to Improve Remediation Procedures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/09/2023

ASIC conducted a review of the remediation policies and procedures of some large FIs and identified gaps and inconsistencies that could lead to poor customer outcomes.

Structural Regulation

China, EU Agree Measures to Ease Trade Tensions

By Editors | 27/09/2023

The two sides agreed to establish an export controls dialogue mechanism and to set up a new working group on financial regulation, among other measures.

Trading & Investment

FIA Publishes Best Practices for Designing Volatility Control Mechanisms

By Editors | 27/09/2023

The paper presents best practices for ensuring derivatives exchange VCMs protect against disruptive activity while also facilitating genuine price discovery.