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SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Joins TSE Asia Startup Hub
By Thisanka Siripala | 04/02/2025
The TSE said it will work with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and other partners to provide fundraising and IPO support to companies.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Court Jails Ex-Lawmaker for Defrauding Stock Exchange
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2025
A father and son were jailed for concealing a backdoor listing from the stock exchange. A third individual was jailed for laundering HKD 42 million.
Securities / Derivatives
TSE to Strengthen Investor Protections Amid Surge in Buyouts
By Thisanka Siripala | 04/02/2025
The reforms will require companies to improve disclosures on takeover offers and adopt measures to ensure fair pricing for minority investors
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Aiming to Fully Digitalise Bond Trading Using DLT
By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2025
The SEC plans to issue new regulations to facilitate the issuance of electronic securities and online trading of tokenised debt securities
Enforcement
Former Archegos CFO Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
By Thisanka Siripala | 04/02/2025
Former CFO Patrick Halligan played a key role in helping Archegos obtain loans and in concealing risks from counterparties and others.
Securities / Derivatives
SET Launches New Depositary Receipts based on HK-Listed ETFs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2025
The SET has more than 50 DR products listed on its market, including six new DRs based on ETFs listed in Hong Kong.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Pilot THB-Pegged Stablecoin in Regulatory Sandbox
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2025
The stablecoin will be backed by THB 10 billion in government bonds to ensure price stability and prevent currency market fluctuations
Market Infrastructure
EU Extends Equivalence for UK CCPs for Three Years
By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2025
The extension will ensure financial stability and provide clarity to EU market participants, the European Commission said.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Extends Ban on Agri Derivatives Trading Until March 2025
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/02/2025
SEBI did not provide a reason for the extension or indicate whether the ban might be lifted after 31 March.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC and CFTC Extend Form PF Compliance Deadline
By Thisanka Siripala | 03/02/2025
The SEC and CFTC acknowledged the industry burden and agreed that a three-month extension would help firms test and refine their reporting processes.
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