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Market Infrastructure
EU Member States Agree on Revisions to CSDR
By Editors | 27/12/2022
The mandatory buy-in regime would be used as a “measure of last resort”, activated only in the case where the “level of settlement fails would be substantial in the EU.”
Securities / Derivatives
SHFE Launches Trading in Steel Rebar, Silver Options
By Editors | 27/12/2022
Rebar futures were listed as early as 2009, and silver futures in 2012. With the two new options products, SHFE now offers 20 futures varieties and 8 options varieties.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Unveils Measures to Improve IPO Market
By Editors | 27/12/2022
The measures will enhance the process for setting IPO price bands, prevent fictitious oversubscriptions, and improve price discovery upon listing.
ESG / Sustainability
SEC Thailand to Allow SME to Issue Sustainability Bonds
By Editors | 27/12/2022
Rule changes will allow SMEs and startups to offer sustainability bonds via crowdfunding and private placement channels.
Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai Bourse Opens New Portal to Facilitate New Listings
By Editors | 27/12/2022
The new portal provides inquiry services, listing assessment services, policy regulatory and information, and training for companies seeking an IPO.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Launches New Mutual Fund Comparison Tool
By Editors | 27/12/2022
The SEC began developing the “SEC Fund Check” application in Q2 2019. A separate application called “SEC Bond Check” is also under development.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia to Develop New Debt Fundraising Platform
By Editors | 26/12/2022
The platform will allow investment in small to mid-sized companies through investment notes with credit and ESG ratings.
Securities / Derivatives
Guangzhou Futures Exchange Launches Silicon Derivatives
By Editors | 23/12/2022
GFEX is the world’s first exchange to trade silicon derivatives. This is also the exchange’s first product launch.
Fintech / Regtech
SFC Calls Out Brokers for Slow Implementation of its Data Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2022
Brokers are directed to assign one or more MICs to oversee the implementation of the Data Standards, which was meant to be completed in April 2021.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ESMA Issues Guidelines for Operators of DLT Market Infrastructure
By Editors | 22/12/2022
The guidelines include templates firms can use to apply for permission to operate DLT market infrastructure under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regulation.
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