Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea to Revise Rules for Issuing Convertible Preference Shares

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The revisions follow rule changes made last year to prevent convertible bonds from being used to unfairly dilute small shareholders.

    Payments & Settlements

    CPMI Offers Central Banks Guidance on Liquidity Bridges

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    Central bank liquidity bridges can reduce FX, credit, financial stability risks, and enhance cross-border payments by reducing funding costs.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Enhance Obligations for Stock Options Market Makers

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    A first phase of enhancements will take effect on 31 October 2022. A second phase will be implemented in H1 2023, subject to market readiness.

    Trading & Investment

    JPX, CFFEX Agree to Cross-Promote Derivatives Products

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The arrangements includes the promotion of derivatives trades to enhance the liquidity of ETFs listed under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme.

    Trading & Investment

    Australia: ABN AMRO Penalised Over Block Trading Rule Breach

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    ABN AMRO Clearing Sydney registered ASX SPI 200 Futures block trades that included split allocations below the Minimum Value Threshold.

    Trading & Investment

    Tokyo Bourse to Allow First Active ETF Listings by Mid-2023

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The TSE is reportedly looking to modify a rule which currently only permits index-linked (passive) ETFs to be listed on the exchange.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Treasury Commences Review of Superannuation Reforms

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    Australia’s Treasury said it is looking to identify unintended consequences and implementation issues arising from the YFYS laws passed in 2021.

    Tokenisation

    Korea to Launch KRX-Operated Digital Securities Market

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    Security token guidelines will be published in Q4 2022, and rule changes will be made next year to establish a system for issuance and distribution.

    Structural Regulation

    China Raises Bar for Sponsors to Ensure Fair IPO Pricing

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    Investment bankers engaged in IPO deals are prohibited from discussing earnings estimates and valuations with analysts, to ensure their independence.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Green Lights Launch of New ETF Options in China

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    ChiNext Board ETF options will list in Shenzhen, while CSI 500 ETF options will list in both Shanghai and Shenzhen.

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