Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC, SFC Finalise Enhancements to Funds Recognition Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2024

SFC’s Julia Leung said the enhancements will expand the business potential for asset managers and the diversity and scale of MRF products.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Agri-Derivatives Trading Suspension for One Month

By Editors | 23/12/2024

The one-month extension, instead of the three one-year extensions seen since 2021, is viewed as a signal that the suspension might be lifted early next year.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Proposes to Enhance IPO Pricing and Offering Mechanism

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2024

Among its proposals, HKEX is exploring allowing a “staggered release” of the IPO lock-up for cornerstone investors.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Recovers from Worst Market Disruption in Four Years

By Editors | 23/12/2024

No trade settlements took place on Friday due to a “CHESS batch settlement delay”. Engineers had to work through the weekend to resolve the issue.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Government Asked to Explain ‘Sluggish’ Sales of Retail Infrastructure Bond

By Editors | 22/12/2024

Hong Kong officials Christopher Hui and Paul Chan both attributed the undersubscription to a wider range of attractive investment options in the market.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Announces Measures to Restore FX Market Stability and Strengthen FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 21/12/2024

Banks allowed to borrow more USD overseas; regulations on stress buffer capital and foreign currency liquidity stress tests deferred; risk weighting changes

Securities / Derivatives

Abaxx to Launch Nickel Futures in Singapore on 10 Jan

By Editors | 20/12/2024

The futures contracts are designed to deliver better price discovery and risk management tools for market participants in nickel sulphate.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Welcomes Large Carbon Credit Transaction by Cathay Pacific

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2024

Christopher Hui said the transaction sets a benchmark example for more transactions on HKEX’s Core Climate platform to follow.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Forms Liaison Council to Promote Earlier Issuance of Annual Reports

By Editors | 20/12/2024

The FSA said the number of listed companies that issue securities reports before their AGMs is still currently limited.