SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Fintech / Regtech

KRX, KSD Sign MOU to Establish Information Sharing System

By Editors | 27/12/2024

The information sharing system will help both organisations automate tasks and speed up the issuance and listing of securities.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Will Adopt Changes to Corporate Governance Code

By Manesh Samtani | 26/12/2024

HKEX will cap the number of board seats that INEDs can hold at six and limit the duration of their tenure to nine years.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Updates Rules on Director Independence

By Editors | 26/12/2024

Issuers wlll have to explain not only that a director is independent, but also why any potential conflicts identified were not disqualifying.

Enforcement

Australia Court Rules Against CFD Firms in Landmark Ruling

By Editors | 26/12/2024

The Court for the first time found that a licensee breached the law by offering services to customers outside of the country.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Asset Management Guidelines for Insurers

By Editors | 26/12/2024

The guidelines are intended to improve how insurance investments are regulated and improve their resistance to risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and UAE to Connect Debt Capital Markets

By Editors | 24/12/2024

HKMA and CBUAE aim to “allow seamless and cost-effective cross-border debt securities issuance, trading, investment, settlement as well as collateral management.”

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Integrate ISSB Standards

By Editors | 24/12/2024

Large issuers must use the ISSB Standards for their sustainability disclosures starting with the 1 January 2025 annual reporting period.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC, SFC Finalise Enhancements to Funds Recognition Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2024

SFC’s Julia Leung said the enhancements will expand the business potential for asset managers and the diversity and scale of MRF products.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Agri-Derivatives Trading Suspension for One Month

By Editors | 23/12/2024

The one-month extension, instead of the three one-year extensions seen since 2021, is viewed as a signal that the suspension might be lifted early next year.