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Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Exchange Opens Soy Derivatives to Foreign Traders

By Editors | 03/01/2023

Foreign investors can trade futures and options in No 1 Soybean, No 2 Soybean, Soybean meal, and Soybean oil.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSC to Revise Rules to Mitigate IT Security Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2023

On-site inspection will be initiated “immediately” in the event that financial services are interrupted for more than three hours due to a computer accident.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Consults on ‘Pilot Version’ of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2023

Like the ASEAN Taxonomy, the Thailand Taxonomy uses a traffic light system. The objectives of the taxonomy largely draw from the EU taxonomy.

Market Infrastructure

NSE India Receives Approval to Set Up Social Stock Exchange

By Editors | 02/01/2023

The social stock exchange will allow direct listings from non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises.

DBS Granted Approval to Acquire Citi’s Taiwan Consumer Business

By Editors | 02/01/2023

The acquisition will make DBS the largest foreign bank in Taiwan by assets, and the 18th largest bank overall.

Market Infrastructure

China, Switzerland Mutually Recognise Audit Standards as Equivalent

By Editors | 02/01/2023

The equivalence decision is expected to reduce audit costs, improve audit efficiency, and deepen Sino-Swiss economic, trade and financial cooperation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Boston Fed, MIT Conclude CBDC Research Project

By Editors | 02/01/2023

Project Hamilton focused on better understanding the capabilities and limitations of different technologies that might be used to manage and transfer CBDCs.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Announce Fee Reductions for 2023

By Editors | 02/01/2023

Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges are granting exemptions from initial and annual listing fees and all bond transaction handling fees.

Securities / Derivatives

CBIRC Proposes New Rules to Contain Risks in Trust Industry

By Editors | 01/01/2023

Trust companies will have to divide their businesses into specific categories and ensure those businesses stay within the boundaries of their classifications.