Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKIMR Report Offers Guidance on Talent Development

08/12/2023

The report presents findings from two surveys and other analysis to recommend talent development strategies for Hong Kong’s financial industry.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Set to Launch First Currency Futures

08/12/2023

A licensing agreement with HKEX will enable Bursa Malaysia Derivatives to launch a Mini USD/CNH Futures contract.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Prepares to Relax Crypto Taxation Policies

08/12/2023

The reforms will allow corporations to hold crypto assets without being taxed on unrealised gains at the end of each year.

PEPs & Sanctions

US and UK Sanction Russians Tied to Election Hacking

08/12/2023

The individuals are accused of targeting UK politicians and think tanks, among others, in a long-running spear-phishing campaign on behalf of Russia’s  Federal Security Service.

Trading & Investment

China Proposes Rule Update to Enhance National Social Security Fund

08/12/2023

The National Social Security Fund will be able to invest in more types of assets, to improve flexibility and boost China’s capital market.

Market Data & Technology

DSB Forms New Advisory Committee for ISIN, UPI Services

07/12/2023

The new committee will provide recommendations on governance matters related to the ISIN and UPI Services.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Authorities Secure Guilty Plea from Crypto Founder

07/12/2023

Anatoly Legkodymov pleaded guilty to operating Hong Kong-registered Bitzlato as a money transmitting business that allowed criminals to launder illicit proceeds.

Trading & Investment

Korea FSS Prepares for Fallout from Derivatives Losses

07/12/2023

Banks and brokers are expected to have to compensate investors for losses on HSCEI-linked derivatives when the products mature next year.

Sustainable Finance

EMDE Body on Sustainable Finance Unveiled by China’s IFS

07/12/2023

The new body’s initial 42 members include HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Silk Road Fund and the CFA Institute.