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    Trading & Investment

    RBI Warns Against Use of Unauthorised FX Platforms

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The RBI lists 34 FX trading platforms it says are not authorised to operate in India. The list include FXCM, XTB, TD Ameritrade, eToro, and IG Markets.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX is Preparing for IPO Wave by Streamlining IPO Processes

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    Chairwoman Laura Cha revealed that HKEX has over 170 IPO applications from companies, but many are waiting for market conditions to improve before listing.

    Structural Regulation

    Credit Suisse Secures Deal to Fully Acquire China Securities JV

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The deal would make Credit Suisse the latest global bank to control 100% of its onshore securities venture after JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.

    Trading & Investment

    NZ FMA Concerned Over Retail Involvement in Stock Lending

    By Editors | 09/09/2022

    The FMA says investors should make sure the risks and returns are properly explained before they allow their shares to be lent out.

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea to Revise Rules for Issuing Convertible Preference Shares

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The revisions follow rule changes made last year to prevent convertible bonds from being used to unfairly dilute small shareholders.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Enhance Obligations for Stock Options Market Makers

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    A first phase of enhancements will take effect on 31 October 2022. A second phase will be implemented in H1 2023, subject to market readiness.

    Trading & Investment

    JPX, CFFEX Agree to Cross-Promote Derivatives Products

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The arrangements includes the promotion of derivatives trades to enhance the liquidity of ETFs listed under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme.

    Trading & Investment

    Australia: ABN AMRO Penalised Over Block Trading Rule Breach

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    ABN AMRO Clearing Sydney registered ASX SPI 200 Futures block trades that included split allocations below the Minimum Value Threshold.

    Trading & Investment

    Tokyo Bourse to Allow First Active ETF Listings by Mid-2023

    By Editors | 08/09/2022

    The TSE is reportedly looking to modify a rule which currently only permits index-linked (passive) ETFs to be listed on the exchange.

    Tokenisation

    Korea to Launch KRX-Operated Digital Securities Market

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    Security token guidelines will be published in Q4 2022, and rule changes will be made next year to establish a system for issuance and distribution.

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