Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking China SOE Performance

    By Editors | 12/07/2024

    Hong Kong official Christopher Hui said ETF listing marks a new milestone for Hong Kong’s market.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HK AFRC: Claims Against PwC Not Supported by Evidence

    By Editors | 11/07/2024

    The AFRC said the evidence it gathered does not support three whistleblower allegations made in April against PwC.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Committee Recommends Measures to Curb Derivatives Trading Volumes

    By Ajoy K Das | 11/07/2024

    The committee proposes increasing minimum lot sizes and limiting options to address rising speculative trading in derivatives.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Futu Securities Granted Approval to Offer Crypto in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 11/07/2024

    A licence upgrade allows Futu Securities to provide virtual asset dealing services to retail and professional investors in Hong Kong.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Issues New Rules for Passively Managed Funds

    By Ajoy K Das | 10/07/2024

    SEBI is imposing a new cap for passive mutual fund schemes on investments in sponsor-affiliated companies.

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    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Proposes Reporting Requirements for Private Funds

    By Editors | 10/07/2024

    The rules clarify the obligations of private fund managers to disclose information to investors and regulators when major risks are discovered.

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    Market Abuse

    Korea Approves New Disclosure Rule for Insider Transactions

    By Editors | 10/07/2024

    Listed companies will be required to disclose insider transactions 30 days prior to their planned transaction dates, starting from 24 July.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Japan, Canadian Regulators Sign MoC on CCP Supervision

    By Editors | 10/07/2024

    The MoC will enhance cooperation in the supervision of cross-border clearing agencies operating as CCPs in Ontario and Japan.

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    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Set to Shorten Auction Interval for Odd-Lot Trading

    By Editors | 09/07/2024

    The auction interval for odd-lot trading will be reduced from one minute to five seconds, effective from 2 December 2024.

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    Structural Regulation

    BNM Finalises Licensing Framework for Digital Insurers

    By Editors | 09/07/2024

    BNM will no longer limit the number of licences to five. Applications will be accepted throughout 2025 and 2026.

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