SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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    Enforcement

    HSBC Acquitted of Violating South Korea’s Short-Selling Rules

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025

    The court said there was no evidence to support the idea that HSBC and its traders knowingly violated South Korea’s Capital Markets Act

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    Securities / Derivatives

    US States Accuse Asset Managers of Downplaying China Risks

    By Thisanka Siripala | 11/02/2025

    While multiple firms are being targeted, much of the scrutiny is directed at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    HK Banks Execute First Repo Trades Using Mainland Bonds as Collateral

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2025

    HSBC, BOCHK, StanChart and Hang Seng were among the first banks to execute offshore yuan repo transactions on Monday.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Enhances DART Platform to Accommodate Foreign Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 11/02/2025

    The FSS expects the expanded scope of English disclosure information on the DART platform to help resolve the Korea discount

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    Enforcement

    Korea’s FSS Issues Advisory on Misleading ETF Advertisements

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

    An FSS review of 252 ETF advertisements found exaggerated claims, inappropriate wording and omission of key information.

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    Enforcement

    CSRC Revokes Licences of Futures Firm Over “Illegal Activities”

    By Editors | 11/02/2025

    The CSRC said Hehe Futures failed to effectively manage its subsidiaries and to perform its reporting obligations.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo Police Arrest Former Nomura Employee on Fraud Charges

    By Thisanka Siripala | 11/02/2025

    The former employee offered a false investment story to an elderly customer and defrauded her of JPY 10 million

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    Securities / Derivatives

    JPX to Develop New Index Focusing on Human Capital

    By Editors | 11/02/2025

    The global evaluation metrics for human capital proposed by the SASB will be used for selecting constituent stocks

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    ESG / Sustainability

    CSRC to Develop Five Areas of Capital Market Activity

    By Editors | 11/02/2025

    New guidelines aim to promote investment in cutting-edge fields, and encourage more green products including futures and options.

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    Market Infrastructure

    UK Releases Roadmap for Transitioning to T+1 Settlement

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

    The Accelerated Settlement Task Force provides a structured timeline for the transition, identifying required actions and key milestones.

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