SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Unveils New Measures to Enhance Shanghai STAR Market

By Editors | 20/06/2024

The CSRC will explore the introduction of STAR 50 index futures and options, establish “green channels” for M&A, and optimise market-maker and trading mechanisms, among other measures.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Issues Guidance for Users of Climate Statements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

The new guides are intended to help users such as investors and lenders to understand the CRD regime and the information provided in climate statements.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Working to Enhance Transparency of Shareholders

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2024

Custodians typically exercise voting rights based on instructions from beneficial shareholders, but it is often difficult to identify who those shareholders are.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Addresses Concerns About Securities Lending Activity

By Editors | 19/06/2024

The CSRC said the securities lending balance is at its lowest level since the start of the year, but that it would step up oversight against irregularities.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mulls Measures to Contain Derivatives Trading Risks

By Ajoy K Das | 19/06/2024

SEBI is considering raising options margin requirements, enhancing disclosures, and changing brokers’ fee structures, among other measures.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Proposes to Relax Market Maker Eligibility Requirements

By Editors | 19/06/2024

NZX proposes to allow non-trading participants to become designated market makers to support increased liquidity and market efficiency.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Start Trading During Typhoons from 23 Sep

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

Special arrangements will be available to smaller and mid-sized brokers. HKMA said banks stand ready to fulfill clearing and settlement obligations.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Conduct Final Trials for Extended FX Trading Hours

By Editors | 19/06/2024

As of 1 July, onshore dollar-won trading will close at 2am, compared to 3.30pm currently. Final tests will be carried out this week.

Enforcement

CFTC Settles Charges Against Trafigura for $55m

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2024

This is the first time the CFTC has taken action against a firm for impeding whistleblower communications, a move being criticised by two commissioners.