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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes New Asset Class for High Risk Takers

    By Ajoy K Das | 18/07/2024

    To discourage retail investors, SEBI has proposed a minimum investment threshold of INR 1 million for this new asset class.

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    Two ETFs Tracking Saudi Stocks Make China Debut

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2024

    Listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, these ETFs offer Chinese investors access to Saudi equities, promoting financial ties between the two countries.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US to List First Spot Ether ETFs Next Week – Reports

    By Editors | 17/07/2024

    Final approvals for up to eight spot ether ETFs are expected on Monday. Trading is expected to start the next day.

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    Trading & Investment

    ESMA Consults on MiFID II Order Execution Policies

    By Editors | 17/07/2024

    The consultation seeks input on draft technical standards for how investment firms establish and assess the effectiveness of their order execution policies.

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    LegCo Progresses Work to Waive REIT Trading Stamp Duty

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2024

    Legislative proposals will be introduced this year to waive stamp duty for REIT transactions and options market-making.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Korean Lawmakers Propose Revision Bill to Postpone Crypto Tax

    By Editors | 17/07/2024

    The financial investment income tax, which would impose a 20-25% capital gains tax on stock, bond and fund investments, is also expected to be abolished or postponed.

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    UK FCA Finalises Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Framework

    By Editors | 17/07/2024

    The FCA finalised Q&As and validation rules to support implementation of the new framework from 30 September 2024.

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    HKEX to Launch ID-based Self-Match Prevention Service on 22 July

    By Editors | 16/07/2024

    The new “ID-based SMP” service will be available in the derivatives market from 22 July. An optional connectivity test will be provided on 20 July.

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    Chinese Commodity Exchanges Lower Hedging Transaction Fees

    By Editors | 16/07/2024

    The SHFE and INE will halve their hedging transaction fees from 22 July, while the DCE will do so from 1 August.

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    China Calls on FIs to Boost Cross-Border Trade and Investment

    By Editors | 16/07/2024

    New guidelines from MOFCOM, PBOC, NFRA and SAFE call on FIs to provide greater support for foreign trade and investment activities.

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