Securities / Derivatives

    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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