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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.

Trading & Investment
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.

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.

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.

Trading & Investment
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.

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.

Trading & Investment
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.

Trading & Investment
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.

Trading & Investment
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.

Trading & Investment
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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