Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Grants StanChart Approval to Operate Securities Business

By Editors | 13/12/2023

Standard Chartered Securities (China) is authorised to conduct securities brokerage, securities dealing, securities underwriting, and securities asset management business.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lays Down Process for Dematerialisation of Units of Small AIFs

By Ajoy K Das | 13/12/2023

Larger AIFs already have to dematerialise their units by 31 October 2023. SEBI said AIFs with a corpus under INR 5 billion have a 30 April 2024 deadline.

Enforcement

HK’s Market Sounding Rules Could Impact Decision-making Dynamics

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023

Market participants have sought clarity on the definition of non-public information and jurisdiction from Hong Kong’s SFC.

AML / KYC

CSRC Proposes Tougher Rules for Private Investment Funds

By Editors | 12/12/2023

Qualified investors in PE and VC funds would have to invest at least CNY 3 million, three times the current threshold.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand SEC Unveils 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

By Editors | 12/12/2023

The plan seeks to boost trust in the capital market, promote the sustainable finance and digital asset ecosystems, and enhance supervisory and enforcement processes.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Confirms Effective Date of Listing Rule Changes

By Editors | 12/12/2023

NZX will permit accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offers, known as ANREOs, if doing so is in the best interests of the issuer, and subject to additional safeguards.

ESG / Sustainability

Shenzhen, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Capital Markets

By Editors | 12/12/2023

The exchanges will cooperate in areas including ESG, fintech, cross-listings, as well as index, fund and REIT products.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches First Currency Futures Contract

By Editors | 12/12/2023

The new Mini USD/CNH Futures contract was launched through a licensing agreement established with HKEX.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Considers ‘Fast Track’ for Debt Securities Issuance

By Ajoy K Das | 11/12/2023

This will facilitate frequent issuers with a consistent track record to make public issues of debt securities with reduced time, cost and effort.