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25 Years Of ETFs In Europe: Comprehensive Set Of Measures To Promote ETF Trading On Xetra

Date 11/04/2025

• Deutsche Börse introduced ETF trading in Europe on 11 April 2000
• ETF segment starts anniversary year with record quarter
• Reduction of ETF settlement fees increases trading efficiency
• Innovative trading offer for private investors sets new standards

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Notice On Adjustments To Margins And Price Limits Of Some Futures Products

Date 11/04/2025

According to Article 9 of Risk Control Rules of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange(ZCE) has decided upon discussion that from the settlement on April 14, 2025, the margins and price limits for Purified Terephthalic Acid Futures 2505, 2506, 2507, 2508 and 2509 Contracts will be adjusted to 8% and ±7% respectively, the price limits for Paraxylene Futures 2505 Contract will be adjusted to ±8%, the margins and price limits for Paraxylene Futures 2506, 2507, 2508 and 2509 Contracts will be adjusted to 9% and ±8% respectively.

Circular On Self-Regulatory Measures Taken By CFFEX In March 2025

Date 11/04/2025

To prevent market risks, maintain orderly operation of the market and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) took the following self-regulatory measures against violations of exchange rules in March 2025.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority Files Criminal Charge Against Former Financial Adviser

Date 11/04/2025

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – has filed a criminal charge against Auckland-based former financial adviser Prem Gounder for dishonestly using a document under section 228 of the Crimes Act 1961.

Scam Alert: Scammers Impersonating ASIC Connect

Date 11/04/2025

Key points

• Scammers are setting up websites impersonating ASIC Connect.
• The domain names used are generally similar to ASIC Connect.
• The websites look and feel very similar to ASIC Connect and may even contain links to real ASIC pages in an attempt to legitimise them.
• Consumers should take care to ensure they are visiting asic.gov.au, connectonline.asic.gov.au or asicconnect.asic.gov.au each time they engage with ASIC online.

Japan Financial Services Agency: International Forum Of Independent Audit Regulators Published The Report About Use Of Technology In Audits

Date 11/04/2025

The Technology Task Force (TTF), a Task Force of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR), published on Tuesday 27 March "Use of technology in audit-observations, risks and further evolution 2025", a report on the current aspects and future prospects for the use of AI and other teconology tools in the area of audit.

Cboe Expands Derivatives Market Intelligence Franchise Into Asia Pacific With Strategic New Hire

Date 11/04/2025

• Wei Liao to spearhead launch of Cboe's market intelligence and content franchise in APAC
• Expansion reflects growing demand for derivatives trading, data, and client education in the region
• Initiative furthers Cboe's continued growth of its Global Derivatives business in international markets

Japan Financial Services Agency: Publication Of The Research Report, "Study On Global Investors' Focus Areas Regarding Human Capital Disclosure And Corporate Case Studies"

Date 11/04/2025

The FSA commissioned Boston Consulting Group, Inc. to conduct a "Study on Global Investors' Focus Areas Regarding Human Capital Disclosure and Corporate Case Studies", in light of the growing interest both in Japan and overseas on human capital disclosures. The research analyzed the overseas investors’ viewpoints on human capital disclosures when making investment decisions, through interviews with investors. The research also analyzed human capital disclosure practice of overseas companies and existing standards/frameworks on human capital disclosures.

Let’s Talk Disclosure: Division Of Corporation Finance’s Statement On Offerings And Registration Of Securities In The Crypto Asset Markets, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, April 10, 2025

Date 10/04/2025

Today, in furtherance of our investor protection mission, the Division of Corporation Finance clarified how the federal securities laws apply to certain offerings and registrations of securities in the crypto asset markets. The Division’s statement does not address whether something is or is not a security but provides guidance for issuers of securities. Offerings and registrations for which this statement may be relevant involve equity or debt securities of issuers whose operations relate to networks, applications, or crypto assets. Other offerings and registrations for which this statement may be relevant involve crypto assets offered as part of or subject to an investment contract. Registration or qualification is not required in connection with an offering of a crypto asset if the crypto asset is not a security and not part of or subject to an investment contract. The statement reflects the Division’s observations regarding disclosures provided in response to existing requirements and takes into account crypto-related disclosure questions the Division has received.

Remarks At The 44th Annual SEC Small Business Forum, SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, Washington D.C., April 10, 2025

Date 10/04/2025

Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here today. And it’s hard to imagine a more important week to focus on small businesses.

It has never been easy to be a small business owner. But, after the whipsawing market events of last week, you could perhaps say there are few times in recent memory when it has been more stressful to be a small business. Even with a reprieve, uncertainty and unpredictability are generally bad for business.