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Trading & Investment
Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.
DeFi & Web3
ESMA Publishes Two Papers on DeFi Risks and Categorisation
By Mark Johnston | 13/10/2023
One paper analyses the main features, benefits and challenges of DeFi. The other proposes a methodology to classify smart contracts.
Trading & Investment
LME, SHFE to Collaborate on Product Innovation
By Editors | 13/10/2023
The exchanges will work together in product innovation to betterThe exchanges will work together to “better serve international participants in risk management and price discovery”. serve international participants in risk management and price discovery.
Trading & Investment
China State Fund Starts Moving to Boost Stock Market
By Editors | 12/10/2023
State-controlled Central Huijin Investment increased its stake in China’s big four banks and plans to continue buying shares for the next six months.
Structural Regulation
China Restricts Overseas Trading by Domestic Investors
By Editors | 12/10/2023
Cross-border securities broking, securities lending, fund sales and investment consulting for domestic investors are all prohibited.
Trading & Investment
Sri Lanka SEC Approves Short Selling Framework
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 12/10/2023
The CSE has started conducting virtual workshops to create awareness of regulated short selling and stock borrowing and lending.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Grants MCX Approval to Launch New Platform
By Mark Johnston | 11/10/2023
The new web-based commodity derivatives platform will launch on 16 October after being put on hold last month.
Market Abuse
Korea Mulls Curbs on Stock Market Speculation by Retail Investors
By Editors | 11/10/2023
Governor Lee Bok-hyun said the FSS is looking to crack down on leveraged buying by retail investors and margin call risks.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan: 11 Fund Managers Selected to Receive Policy Concessions
By Editors | 09/10/2023
Three firms were cut from the list of foreign fund managers eligible for policy concessions since last year. Goldman Sachs was added.
Structural Regulation
Citi Announces Deal to Sell China Consumer Business to HSBC
By Editors | 09/10/2023
Following the transaction, expected to close in H1 2024, Citi’s consumer business will be integrated into HSBC’s wealth and personal banking business unit.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS and Industry Bodies Publish Financial Planning Guide
By Editors | 08/10/2023
Financial advisory firms and their representatives are asked to refer to the guide in their financial planning conversations with customers.
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