Structural Regulation

Market Data & Technology

CFTC Approves Rule to Allow UPI Use in Swaps Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2023

The use of the UPI in the reporting of OTC derivatives in the US will start on 29 January 2024.

Trading & Investment

JPX Prepares for New NISA Launch in 2024

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2023

JPX will support the launch of the expanded NISA by making it easier to make small investments that qualify for tax exemptions under the programme.

Payments & Settlements

Japan, Cambodia Agree to Establish Cross-border QR Payment Link

By Editors | 19/12/2023

Japan’s METI and Cambodia’s central bank signed an MoC establishing a framework to cooperate on cross-border payment systems using QR Code technology.

Structural Regulation

SGX Offers Guidance to Listed Companies on Rights Issues

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/12/2023

The guidance came after Stamford Land allocated excess rights shares to directors and controlling shareholders before fully satisfying applications by minority shareholders.

Payments & Settlements

China Expands Pilot Programme to Boost Cross-border Trade and Investment

By Editors | 19/12/2023

The pilot programme, launched in 2022, is expanded to cover all of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Beijing, Zhejiang, and Hainan.

Alternative Markets

India’s NSE Lists First Entity on New Social Stock Exchange

By Ajoy K Das | 18/12/2023

NSE’s social stock exchange enables direct listings from NPOs and other social enterprises, enabling them to raise financing with increased transparency.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Issues Recommendations on Accounting for Goodwill

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/12/2023

The seven recommendations aim to improve the reliability, faithful representation and transparency of goodwill disclosed in financial statements.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Calls for Higher Dividends, Share Buybacks by Listed Companies

By Editors | 18/12/2023

Listed companies are asked to increase the frequency and amounts of their dividend payouts, and to boost share buybacks to “safeguard company value”.

Structural Regulation

HKEX: GEM Reforms to Take Effect from 1 January 2024

By Editors | 17/12/2023

The reforms will enable enterprises to more easily list on GEM, reduce the burden of continuing obligations, and streamline the process for transfers to the Main Board.