Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

India IFSCA Issues New Listing Regulations for GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 04/09/2024

The regulations specify requirements for Indian and foreign companies seeking to list debt and equity securities (including SPACs) in GIFT City.

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Simplify Entry Rules for Government Bond Market

By Ajoy K Das | 04/09/2024

SEBI is working on easing its registration requirements for foreign investors that solely invest in Indian government bonds.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US SEC Fines Six Rating Agencies for Record Keeping Violations

By Editors | 04/09/2024

Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings agreed to pay $20mn, while Fitch Ratings will pay $8mn.

Cybersecurity

RBI Sets Out Five-point Agenda for Future Financial Landscape

By Ajoy K Das | 04/09/2024

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das outlined five strategic priorities, including sustainable finance, cybersecurity, and financial infrastructure.

Structural Regulation

SFC Issues Licensing Guidance for Visiting and Returning Professionals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2024

The SFC provides guidance on licensing options for professionals visiting and returning to Hong Kong to conduct regulated activities.

PEPs & Sanctions

UK Suspends 30 Export Licences to Israel Over Humanitarian Concerns

By Editors | 03/09/2024

30 of 350 export licences to Israel were suspended due to a “clear risk” that items might be used to violate international humanitarian law.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Bourse Secures New Partners for ‘TSE Asia Startup Hub’

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2024

Malaysia’s VentureTECH is among the firms participating in the TSE initiative, which seeks to attract IPOs from across the region.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to Update Record Keeping Requirements

By Ajoy K Das | 03/09/2024

SEBI proposes to make it mandatory for regulated entities to maintain records of communications for a minimum eight years.

Structural Regulation

Deadline Fast Approaching for New Trade Reporting Rules in Australia and Singapore

By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2024

DTCC, MAS and ASIC are calling on market participants to accelerate testing efforts to ensure readiness for new reporting rules that go live on 21 October.