Securities and Futures Commission

Stock Exchange.

The move brings into operation the dual IPO listing framework agreed by the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong in July.

Under the agreement, companies seeking a primary listing on either side, Hong Kong or Malaysia, together with a simultaneous secondary listing on the other market, need to submit only a single application and listing document.

Supporters say this should make cross-border fundraising more efficient and broaden access to investors.

In Japan, Legal & General Investment Management Japan K.K., a Japan FSA-registered investment management company.

In Hong Kong, issued by Legal & General Investment Management Asia Limited, which is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission.

And in Singapore, issued by LGIM Singapore Pte Limited, company registration number 202231876W, which is registered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

For full terms and conditions, please visit our website.

That's quite a technical stack.

What will this person be doing day to day? Responsibilities include advising blockchain foundations, exchanges, and custodians, designing validator operations, blockchain indexing, and key management, and counseling clients on security, risk, and compliance under regional regulators such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission.

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In Japan, Legal and General Investment Management Japan KK, a Japan FSA registered investment management company.

In Hong Kong, issued by Legal and General Investment Management Asia Limited, which is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission.

and in Singapore, issued by LGM Singapore PTE Limited, company registration number 202231876W, which is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

For full terms and conditions, please visit our website.

Mark Stewart is one of the most experienced international regulators of his generation.

He previously held senior roles at the Australian Securities and Investment Commission and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, before spending seven years at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, where he led enforcement and market oversight, and latterly also oversaw its international division.

Since May 2025, he has been chief executive of the Dubai Financial Services Authority, leading the regulator for one of the world's fastest-growing financial centres.

He spoke with Following the Rules on the 26th of August.