Securities / Derivatives

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC to Establish New Office for Crypto-related Filings

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    In a recent speech, SEC chair Gary Gensler highlighted the need for better disclosures for crypto investors. He also said the “vast majority” of crypto tokens are securities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SFC Allows HashKey to Manage Funds Comprising 100% Crypto

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    HashKey says it will be allowed to manage funds exclusively investing in virtual assets in compliance with the SFC’s regulations

    Securities / Derivatives

    Moscow Exchange Reopens Equity Market to Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    The equity market is reopened for non-resident investors from “friendly jurisdictions” and non-residents controlled by Russian legal entities or individuals.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX RegCo to Further Enhance Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    SGX RegCo will consult on mandatory requirements for listed companies to disclose the dollar values of director and CEO remuneration.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CME Group Announces Launch Of Ether Options

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The new options contract is being launched in anticipation of the upcoming Ethereum Merge, which CME sees as a “potentially game-changing update”.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Warns Against Use of Unauthorised FX Platforms

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The RBI lists 34 FX trading platforms it says are not authorised to operate in India. The list include FXCM, XTB, TD Ameritrade, eToro, and IG Markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX is Preparing for IPO Wave by Streamlining IPO Processes

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    Chairwoman Laura Cha revealed that HKEX has over 170 IPO applications from companies, but many are waiting for market conditions to improve before listing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea: FSS Governor Puts Accounting Industry on Notice

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    The FSS will intensify its supervision of the accounting sector and punish serious irregularities to raise audit quality and industry professionalism.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS, SGX Launch Digital Disclosure Portal for ESG Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    ESGenome will reduce the effort required of listed entities to report on sustainability, assess impact, and drive informed decision making.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Highlights Industry Action to Correct Misleading Fund Marketing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2022

    Responsible entities and trustees voluntarily took action once ASIC expressed concerns over their funds’ marketing materials.

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