Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Start Disclosing Commodity Positions of Traders in Q3

By Editors | 26/03/2024

SGX will start disclosing commitment of traders reports weekly, initially for iron ore, rubber and freight, to attract more overseas participation in its markets.

Securities / Derivatives

TSE Launches New Initiative to Encourage Cross-border IPOs

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2024

The “TSE Asia Startup Hub” will recruit promising companies from across Asia and provide them support and encouragement to list in Japan.

Big Picture

ESMA Publishes Industry Feedback on Adoption of T+1 in Europe

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2024

The feedback was mixed. ESMA will seek to better understand the suitability, costs and benefits of a shorter settlement cycle and publish a final report by Jan 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Announces Listing of First Business Trust

By Editors | 26/03/2024

The business trust listing structure is particularly suitable for capital-intensive infrastructure assets that have stable cash flows.

Enforcement

CSRC Conducts Surprise Inspections of Fund Companies – Reports

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2024

State media says it is not uncommon for regulators to conduct irregular inspections of fund companies, especially to promote good governance.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Proposed to Refine Cap on Clearing Member Liability

By Editors | 25/03/2024

The proposed cap is designed to provide clearing members certainty on their potential exposures when multiple defaults occur.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Planning Sept 2025 Rollout of New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2024

HKMA and SFC propose to adopt a ‘big bang’ approach to implementation, rolling out the UTI, UPI, CDE and ISO 20022 requirements on 29 September 2025.

Market Infrastructure

China Unveils 24-point Action Plan to Boost Foreign Investment

By Mark Johnston | 23/03/2024

Measures include expanded access to bank card clearing, commercial pension, health insurance, bond underwriting, treasury bond futures, and private equity business.

Enforcement

FINRA Issues First Fine Over Use of Social Media Influencers

By Editors | 23/03/2024

FINRA said M1 Finance did not review or approve the content in influencers’ posts or have written procedures in place for supervising those communications.