Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Consults on When to Convene FSCP Sitting Panels

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/03/2022

    ASIC proposes that it will generally convene an FSCP sitting panel when misconduct is widespread or part of a growing trend, or where doing so can have deterrence benefits.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI to Allow FPIs to Access Commodities Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 03/03/2022

    SEBI proposes to scrap rules that require foreign investors to have actual commodity exposure to participate in the exchange-traded commodity derivatives market.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    BSEC Plans to Transition Stock Market to T+2 Settlement

    By Editors | 03/03/2022

    BSEC is working on the technical aspects of the change, which will likely be implemented in phases, starting with blue-chip stocks.

    Cryptocurrency

    India’s ASCI Issues Advertising Guidelines for Crypto Products

    By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2022

    All virtual asset-related ads released on or after 1 April must carry a disclaimer; Certain words associated with regulated products are will be prohibited.

    Trading & Investment

    JSDA Proposes Measures to Improve IPO Pricing Mechanism

    By Editors | 03/03/2022

    JSDA proposes to allow brokers greater flexibility in IPO price-setting, and to allow prices to exceed pre-set bands if demand is strong.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    SWIFT Ban Spares Russian Banks Facilitating EU Energy Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2022

    Sberbank and Gazprombank not included in ban; Global banks demonstrating “extreme caution”; Crypto exchanges under pressure to Russia-linked transactions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Bursa Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Appeal of PLCs

    By Editors | 02/03/2022

    Five digital guidebooks will be issued in 2022, to help publicly listed companies adopt best practices in areas such as governance and sustainability.

    Trading & Investment

    Eight SPACs Have Filed IPO Applications in Hong Kong

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022

    The first applicant, backed by CMB International, has been approved. The latest applicant is a SPAC majority owned by ex-HKMA chief Norman Chan.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC’s New Rules on Bookbuilding & Placing Activities: What to Know

    By Alan Linning | 02/03/2022

    Alan Linning and Susanne Harris explain the new requirements and offer guidance on next steps for intermediaries to prepare for compliance by August.

    Trading & Investment

    CBIRC Expands Private Pension Trial to 10 Banks and 10 Cities

    By Darien Choong | 02/03/2022

    The pilot scheme began in September with 4 domestic banks being allowed to offer retirement wealth management products in four cities.

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