Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

CICC Granted Approval to Operate in Dubai Financial Centre

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2025

DFSA CEO Ian Johnston described the approval as “a big step forward” for facilitating deals and arrangements between China and the UAE.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Founder of Hindenburg Research Announces Decision to Shut Down

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2025

Nate Anderson said that Hindenburg Research’s work led to nearly 100 individuals being charged civilly or criminally by regulators.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to Raise Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

By Editors | 19/01/2025

The higher threshold will reduce the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements thereby lowering regulatory burden and compliance costs

Trading & Investment

UK, China Agree to Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2025

The two sides agreed to enhance the UK-China Stock Connect and explore ETF and Wealth Connect schemes. The UK will also form a task force to support China capital market reforms.

Payments & Settlements

PBOC Governor Talks Up Mainland and Hong Kong Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025

Pan Gongsheng said risks in China’s property market have receded and the Mainland will further boost connectivity with Hong Kong

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange to Launch New Natural Rubber Futures Contract

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

The futures contract will based on the price of Natural Rubber Futures listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Enhances Execution Environment for Block Trades

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

TSE participants can now use an IOI platform to quietly gauge market demand for large stock trades without revealing their intentions to other participants

Trading & Investment

Pakistan Explores Secondary Listings on Hong Kong Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2025

Pakistan will also issue yuan-denominated panda bonds in June with the aim of raising funds from Chinese investors

Trading & Investment

JSDA Proposes to Revise Rules on Foreign Securities Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

The proposed amendments aim to address the lack of a clear classification for some foreign securities transactions