SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

More Chinese SOEs Move to Support Stock Market

By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2023

SOEs are buying back shares and withdrawing share sale plans. Goldman expects a recovery rally towards year-end.

Securities / Derivatives

DSB Launches UPI Service, a Milestone for Derivatives Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 18/10/2023

The US, EU, UK, Australia and Singapore will all start requiring UPI reporting for OTC derivatives transactions in 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Publishes 2024 Examination Priorities Report

By Editors | 17/10/2023

Focus areas will include crypto-related securities, automated investment tools, artificial intelligence, trading algorithms, and investment adviser conduct.

Capital / Liquidity

Thai SEC Developing Stress Test for Capital Market Participants

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2023

The SEC is collaborating with securities firms and asset managers to develop a stress test to assess risks and vulnerabilities in the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

China: First Insurance AMCs Allowed to Pilot Listed ABS Products

By Editors | 17/10/2023

Five insurance AMCs will be allowed to pilot the issuance of ABS and REIT products and list them on the SSE and SZSE.

ESG / Sustainability

KRX Revises Guidelines for Corporate Governance Reporting

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2023

The revisions will improve disclosures in areas like dividends, shareholder communications, capital raisings, board diversity, and remuneration.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore, Shanghai to Collaborate on Asset Management

By Editors | 16/10/2023

IMAS and the Asset Management Association of Shanghai will collaborate to advance the development of their asset management industries.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Short Selling Rules to Bolster Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2023

The margin ratio for securities lending has been raised, and restrictions are being imposed on listed company executives and strategic shareholders.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Unveils Budget 2024, Capital Market Support Measures

By Editors | 16/10/2023

The budget includes additional funding for MyCIF initiatives, tax incentives for the ECF market, and targeted tax exemptions to support capital market fundraising.