Securities / Derivatives

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ESMA Issues Guidance on Use of AI by Investment Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2024

    The guidance focuses on the organisational, conduct of business, and best interest requirements under MiFID II.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SET Proposes Measures to Curb Inappropriate Trading Behaviours

    By Editors | 03/06/2024

    The measures are aimed at strengthening market supervision and promoting transparency and fairness for all investors, the SET said.

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    Enforcement

    CSRC Imposes Record Fine on Evergrande’s Flagship Unit

    By Mark Johnston | 01/06/2024

    The CSRC fined Hengda Real Estate $577mn and banned Evergrande’s founder from the securities market for life.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Reduces Approval Time to Offer Online Trading

    By Ajoy K Das | 01/06/2024

    Stock brokers will only have to wait 7 calendar days to receive a decision from stock exchanges about approval to offer internet-based trading services to clients.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UK Sees Launch of First Six Crypto ETN Products

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    21Shares and WisdomTree launched a total six ETNs on the LSE, which are fully backed by physical holdings of Bitcoin or Ethereum.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Announces Launch of Three New Fintech Initiatives

    By Ajoy K Das | 31/05/2024

    The RBI launched a new application portal, a mobile app for G-Secs trading, and repositories containing FinTech and EmTech data.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    CHKLC to Launch ESG Exam Tailored to HKEX Requirements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/05/2024

    The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies will certify competency to meet HKEX’s requirements on ESG.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Unveils Initiatives to Further Boost Islamic Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/05/2024

    The SC will launch a social exchange by year-end and introduce P2P financing and equity crowdfunding for waqf developments.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Revises Criteria for Listing Commodity Futures, Options

    By Ajoy K Das | 31/05/2024

    Exchanges will no longer have to delist commodity derivatives if annual turnover falls under INR 5 billion.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    European Energy Exchange Establishes Japanese Subsidiary

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    EEX said the subsidiary will help it reinforce its presence and strengthen ties with the local trading community and authorities.

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