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Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.

Sustainable Finance
Bursa Malaysia and Pribumi Launch World’s First Zakat Index
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2024
The PBMZI aims to recognise public-listed companies adopting corporate zakat practices, integrating Islamic financial principles with ESG and SRI elements.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Unveils List of Mainland ETFs Being Added to Stock Connect
By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2024
Starting 22 July, 85 mainland-listed ETFs will be added to Northbound trading and 6 HK-listed ETFs will be added to Southbound trading.

Market Abuse
ANZ Under Scrutiny for Misreported Bond Trading Data
By Editors | 14/07/2024
ANZ reportedly overstated the value of government bonds it traded and amplified its ranking against peer banks.

Trading & Investment
CSRC Tightens Curbs on Short Selling, Securities Lending
By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2024
Margins for short-selling will increase. CSF suspended its securities lending business. Quant trading also under scrutiny.

Structural Regulation
UK to Introduce New Listing Regime from 29 July
By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2024
The new regime will merge the ‘premium’ and ‘standard’ listing segments and allow founders to exert greater control of their companies.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Lists First ETF Tracking China SOE Performance
By Editors | 12/07/2024
Hong Kong official Christopher Hui said ETF listing marks a new milestone for Hong Kong’s market.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Committee Recommends Measures to Curb Derivatives Trading Volumes
By Ajoy K Das | 11/07/2024
The committee proposes increasing minimum lot sizes and limiting options to address rising speculative trading in derivatives.

Credit Risk
JSDA Seeks to Add Protection Clauses to Corporate Bonds
By Editors | 10/07/2024
JSDA will reportedly encourage the use of change of control clauses and reporting covenants in corporate bonds with lower ratings.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Issues New Rules for Passively Managed Funds
By Ajoy K Das | 10/07/2024
SEBI is imposing a new cap for passive mutual fund schemes on investments in sponsor-affiliated companies.

Trading & Investment
GFEX Unveils Plans to Introduce Platinum, Palladium Futures
By Editors | 10/07/2024
Guangzhou Futures Exchange’s new contracts will provide mechanisms for price discovery and hedging for platinum and palladium.
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