Nasdaq

Market Infrastructure

ASX CHESS Replacement Project Under Continued Scrutiny

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2023

ASIC chair Joe Longo said ASX had an “engagement problem” and that officials were working to boost oversight of the CHESS replacement project.

HKEX Expands Global Footprint with New York Office

By Editors | 22/06/2023

HKEX chief Nicolas Aguzin said the new office will better connect “two of the most important financial centres in the world”.

ESG / Sustainability

Climate Impact X Launches Spot Trading Platform for Carbon Credits

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/06/2023

**CIX told Regulation Asia that it is seeking alignment with IOSCO’s principles for commodity price benchmarks – a detailed set of guidelines relating to governance and control systems.
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Fintech / Regtech

Thai Bourse Launches New Trading System Using Nasdaq Tech

By Editors | 01/06/2023

The new trading system was launched by SET and TFEX along with new data distribution and market surveillance systems, using Nasdaq technology.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Lists First Thai Stocks as Depository Receipts

By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023

The first three SDRs were issued by Phillip Securities, representing beneficial ownership interest in the underlying securities of three SET50 companies.

AML / KYC

ChatGPT Could ‘Turbocharge’ Fraud and Scams: US FTC Chair

By Editors | 23/04/2023

The FTC plans to use existing authorities to pursue companies who misuse AI to violate laws against unfair and deceptive acts.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Considers Climate Reporting Exemptions for Secondary Listed Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2023

The exemptions seek to reduce compliance costs for foreign exempt issuers that already produce similar reporting in their home jurisdiction.

Market Infrastructure

14 European Exchanges Join Forces to Develop Consolidated Tape

By Editors | 22/02/2023

The participating exchange groups include Deutsche Boerse Group, Euronext, Nasdaq, and SIX Group, as well as the local exchanges in  several European cities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CME to Launch Event Contracts on Bitcoin Futures

By Editors | 16/02/2023

The new event contracts will provide a highly transparent and less complex way for investors to access crypto markets, said Tim McCourt.