Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

First Saudi-focused ETF to Launch in Hong Kong ‘Soon’

By Editors | 30/10/2023

The new ETF, managed by CSOP Asset Management, will allow investors to access Saudi Arabia’s 50 most valuable companies.

Structural Regulation

HKEX to Allow Listed Issuers to Hold Treasury Shares

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2023

Hong Kong listed companies will be allowed to buy back, hold and resell their shares, subject to the laws where they are incorporated.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Recognises Indonesia’s IDClear as Third Country CCP

By Editors | 29/10/2023

The recognition will make it easier and more cost-effective for European counterparties to access Indonesia’s derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

How Markets in Southeast Asia Can Attract Liquidity

By Roland Chai | 29/10/2023

Roland Chai outlines four significant steps market infrastructures in Southeast Asia can take to attract liquidity.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Taiwan FSC Fines SinoPac Group for Governance Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2023

The company held two non-routine strategic planning meetings with its major shareholder and former chairman, without keeping meeting records.

Payments & Settlements

US Regulator to Lower Fees on Debit Card Transactions

By Editors | 28/10/2023

The Fed proposed to lower the cap on fees banks can charge merchants for processing debit card transactions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Directs Credit Bureaus, Banks to Improve Services for Customers

By Ajoy K Das | 28/10/2023

CICs and credit institutions are given six months to implement a new compensation framework and customer service requirements.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Consults on New High-risk Category for Mutual Funds

By Ajoy K Das | 27/10/2023

SEBI is considering ways to protect small investors by requiring higher entry barriers for high-risk funds.

Trading & Investment

Bangladesh to Launch First Commodity Exchange in 2024

By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2023

The Chittagong Stock Exchange applied to BSEC for registration and expects to be able to launch its new commodity exchange by mid-2024.