Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Require More Stock Brokers to Meet Enhanced Obligations

By Ajoy K Das | 14/03/2024

SEBI is expanding the ‘Qualified Stock Brokers’ framework introduced last year to capture more brokers under “enhanced obligations”.

Big Picture

Regulation Seen as Key Challenge to Derivatives Industry in 2024

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2024

New FIA and Coalition Greenwich research identifies capital requirements as the single greatest issue facing derivatives market participants.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX to Implement New Bond Listing Process from 1 April

By Editors | 13/03/2024

The changes are required to ensure any issues encountered in the issuance process are fully resolved before listing on the market.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Revises Derivative Reporting Rules to Adopt November Proposals

By Editors | 13/03/2024

Other changes proposed in February 2024 have not yet been adopted. The new reporting requirements for OTC derivatives are due to come into effect on 21 October.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Coinbase Launches Legal Challenge Against US SEC

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2024

Coinbase argues that the SEC acted arbitrarily and capriciously when it summarily denied a petition seeking tailored rules for the crypto industry.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Unveils Plans to Launch SORA, TONA Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2024

Interest rate futures linked to the SORA and TONA will serve as cost-effective and transparent hedging and trading tools for investors.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX Launches AI Service for TSE Company Insights

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2024

JPX has unveiled a new AI service that can provide more detailed insights into Tokyo Stock Exchange listings.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches First Two Consumer Infrastructure REITs

By Editors | 13/03/2024

The new REITs, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, are backed by shopping centres and supermarkets.

Market Infrastructure

China: NAFMII Issues Guidelines for Interbank Bond Rating Agencies

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2024

The guidelines strengthen requirements for rating agencies to guard against conflicts of interest, improve their rating models, and enhance rating quality and accuracy.