Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Proposes to Further Expand Paperless Listing Regime

    By Editors | 19/12/2022

    Paperless initiatives announced since 2020 have improved efficiency and lowered costs for issuers, HKEX says, proposing changes to further simplify its administrative procedures.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ICE Opens Access Centres in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo

    By Editors | 18/12/2022

    ICE says the enhanced connectivity includes ultra-low-latency access to exchanges in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo.

    Enforcement

    US SEC, DOJ Charge Social Media Influencers for Securities Fraud

    By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2022

    Eight individuals are accused of engaging in a conspiracy to commit securities fraud through a social media-based “pump and dump” scheme.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan to Raise Taxes on Wealthy Individuals, Corporations

    By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2022

    Taxes will be raised on those who earn over JPY 3 billion through stocks and real estate. A corporate surtax of 4 to 4.5 percent will also be adopted.

    Market Infrastructure

    US SEC Proposes Major Rule Changes to Improve Market Fairness

    By Editors | 18/12/2022

    The proposals include a new best execution regulatory framework, a new order competition rule, and requirements for brokers to provide better disclosures on execution quality.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine Lawmakers Advance Bill to Establish Sovereign Fund

    By Editors | 18/12/2022

    Critics say the bill’s timing is poor due to the country’s lack of surplus funds, high national debt, large trade deficit, and other economic problems.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Lifts Restrictions on Offshore Rupee Trades by Banks

    By Editors | 17/12/2022

    Informal restrictions on rupee NDF trades in the offshore market were imposed in October to help defend a falling rupee.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Commits to Providing Certainty on Stability of CHESS

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2022

    ASIC and the RBA asked ASX to issue a special audited report detailing arrangements to ensure the stability, security and resilience of the existing CHESS system.

    Market Infrastructure

    US Regulators Deem Audit Inspections of Chinese Firms a Success

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2022

    The PCAOB did identify some deficiencies in their inspection work, but it was able to view complete audit work papers with no redactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Asks Banks to Absorb Selling Pressure in Bond Markets

    By Editors | 16/12/2022

    Banks are asked to absorb selling pressure caused by retail investors withdrawing funds from wealth management products and bond funds.

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