Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Digitally Native Notes

By Editors | 29/09/2024

The one-year HKD denominated digitally native notes were issued by HSBC, leveraging the HSBC Orion platform.

Securities / Derivatives

DBS Awaits Approval to Raise Stake in Chinese Securities Venture

By Editors | 28/09/2024

DBS is planning to raise its stake in its China securities joint venture from 51% to 91%, subject to regulatory approval.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Offers Impact Reporting Guidance for Social Bonds

By Editors | 28/09/2024

The handbook offers impact reporting metrics for affordable housing. Future iterations will cover other social bond project categories.

Big Picture

WFE Offers Recommendations for SME Listing Platforms

By Editors | 28/09/2024

The recommendations aim to address conderns cited by SMEs about going public, including difficulties attracting investors.

Capital / Liquidity

China Announces Series of Measures to Stimulate Economy

By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2024

The measures seek to boost consumption, support the stock market, free up financial system liquidity, and boost bank capital.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Operational Guidelines for Foreign VC Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 27/09/2024

FVCIs should appoint a designated depository participant by 31 March, failing which no further investment will be permitted.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Cuts Debt Securities Listing Timeline in Half

By Editors | 27/09/2024

The new timeline will be optional for public issues of debt securities and NCRPS for the first year and mandatory thereafter.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Reporting Requirements for Market Participants

By Ajoy K Das | 27/09/2024

SEBI said the changes will achieve about INR 2 billion in cost savings for the market ecosystem over the next five years, while also enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Establishes New Outreach Cell for Foreign Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 26/09/2024

The cell is tasked with providing guidance to FPIs on applications and compliance processes, and offering support during onboarding.