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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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