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Securities / Derivatives
Market Infrastructure
NZX Consults on Regulatory Settings for Index Futures Relaunch
By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2024
One of the changes is to reduce the unit of trading from NZD 25 to NZD 1 to enable greater participation from smaller investors.
Securities / Derivatives
SC Malaysia Tightens Rules for Financial Influencers
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/07/2024
Finfluencers who promote capital market products to their followers for commissions or rewards would require a licence.
Securities / Derivatives
UK FCA Finalises New Access Regime for Overseas Funds
By Editors | 19/07/2024
The UK will offer a streamlined process for non-UK domiciled funds to market to UK retail customers, based on an equivalence determination by the government.
Fintech / Regtech
KRX Commences Work on Short Selling Monitoring System
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2024
KRX plans to recruit contractors early next month to work on the new monitoring system, which will launch by the end of March next year.
Market Infrastructure
Why UTIs are Critical for Accelerated Settlement
By Val Wotton | 18/07/2024
Firms should incorporate the UTI as a standard data point in post-trade processing workflows, says DTCC’s Val Wotton.
Securities / Derivatives
BSP Issues New Guidelines on FX Reporting and Penalties
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2024
The BSP says reporting entities have until 31 December to make the necessary preparations and adjustments to their systems and processes.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Asset Class for High Risk Takers
By Ajoy K Das | 18/07/2024
To discourage retail investors, SEBI has proposed a minimum investment threshold of INR 1 million for this new asset class.
Securities / Derivatives
Two ETFs Tracking Saudi Stocks Make China Debut
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2024
Listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, these ETFs offer Chinese investors access to Saudi equities, promoting financial ties between the two countries.
Enforcement
SEBI Proposes ‘Summary Proceedings’ for Certain Intermediary-led Violations
By Ajoy K Das | 17/07/2024
The move is part of the capital market regulator’s efforts to streamline regulatory processes and ensure swift enforcement actions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US to List First Spot Ether ETFs Next Week – Reports
By Editors | 17/07/2024
Final approvals for up to eight spot ether ETFs are expected on Monday. Trading is expected to start the next day.
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