SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Issues Recommendations for Strengthening Cyber Resilience

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2023

The recommendations were developed based on input from a taskforce formed by FIA in March, in response to a ransomware attack against ION Markets.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Preparing to Launch A50 Options, T-Bond Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2023

Speaking at ISDA’s Derivatives Trading Forum, the SFC’s Ricco Leung said Mainland regulators support the launch of an A50 options contract in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Eases Disclosure Rules for Public Offerings

By Mark Johnston | 28/09/2023

The “streamlined procedures” are part of the SEC’s efforts to encourage more companies to tap the capital markets.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Confirms Launch Date for New IPO Settlement Platform

By Editors | 28/09/2023

The new platform, FINI, will shorten the time between the pricing of an IPO and the trading of shares from T+5 to T+2.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Open Access to Interbank FX Market Next Month

By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

Foreign financial institutions without a branch in Korea will be able to trade in the domestic FX market through local forex brokers.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Considers NSE Proposal to Add Night Session for Equity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

NSE is seeking to first extend its trading hours for index futures and options, followed by single stock options and other products in later phases.

Big Picture

FIA Publishes Best Practices for Designing Volatility Control Mechanisms

By Editors | 27/09/2023

The paper presents best practices for ensuring derivatives exchange VCMs protect against disruptive activity while also facilitating genuine price discovery.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Issues Consultation on Proposed GEM Listing Reforms

By Editors | 27/09/2023

The proposals include a new transfer mechanism for GEM companies to transfer to the Main Board and a new eligibility test for initial listing on the GEM board.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Launches Trading in New Carbon Credits Market

By Editors | 27/09/2023

IDX is the operator of the new carbon exchange, known as the IDXCarbon. Trading technology was provided by AirCarbon Exchange.