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Securities / Derivatives
Market Infrastructure
China to Streamline Fund Management Rules for QFII Investors
By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2024
A top official said research is being conducted to facilitate QFII/RQFII investors’ participation in the domestic securities market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
France, Luxembourg Publish Results of Bond Tokenisation Project
By Editors | 26/06/2024
Project Venus highlighted the potential for wCBDC and DLTs to improve access, security, and efficiency of digital capital markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Mizuho Seeking Approval to Establish China Securities Unit
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2024
The CSRC has officially accepted an application from Mizuho seeking the establishment of a securities company in China.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand Revises Rules on Short Selling, Algorithmic Trading
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2024
The revised rules introduce the uptick rule and a registration requirement for HFT investors, among other measures, effective from 1 July.
Enforcement
Japan FSA Orders MUFG Units to Correct Control Deficiencies
By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2024
The MUFG units breached Japan’s “firewall” regulations by sharing non-public client information without authorisation, the FSA said.
Securities / Derivatives
UBS Partially Offloads Stake in Credit Suisse China Venture
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2024
UBS had to reduce its stake because foreign shareholders are not allowed to simultaneously hold majority stakes in more than one domestic brokerage.
Securities / Derivatives
Invesco Launches First European ETF Tracking ChiNext
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2024
The fund will invest in companies involved in innovative sectors such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, robotics and biotech.
Securities / Derivatives
Nasdaq Scrutinising IPO Applicants from China, Hong Kong
By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2024
Nasdaq officials have reportedly been inquiring into the identities and independence of pre-IPO investors of Chinese and Hong Kong companies seeking to list in the US.
Enforcement
UAE Extradites Former CEO to Thailand to Face Fraud Charges
By Editors | 25/06/2024
The former CEO of Stark Corporation was extradited to Thailand after being on the run for around eight months.
Securities / Derivatives
India Mulls Higher Tax for Derivatives to Deter Retail Investors
By Ajoy K Das | 25/06/2024
Proposals include a tax that would be deducted at source and a 30 percent capital gains tax, like what was introduced for crypto.
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