Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches First Currency Futures Contract

By Editors | 12/12/2023

The new Mini USD/CNH Futures contract was launched through a licensing agreement established with HKEX.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Considers ‘Fast Track’ for Debt Securities Issuance

By Ajoy K Das | 11/12/2023

This will facilitate frequent issuers with a consistent track record to make public issues of debt securities with reduced time, cost and effort.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Plans New Asset Class for Investors with High Risk Appetite

By Ajoy K Das | 11/12/2023

The proposed category is likely to have higher minimum investment and relaxed norms to generate high returns.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC to Update Rules for Bond Issuance by Foreign Firms

By Editors | 10/12/2023

Foreign businesses will only be permitted to issue baht-denominated debt in Thailand if they are rated at least investment grade by an international credit rating agency.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes New Rules, Lower Fees for Public Funds Sales

By Editors | 10/12/2023

The rule changes seek to reduce the commission rates charged on public funds and improve the processes managers use to select distributors.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Updates CMSL Guidance on CEO and Director Appointments

By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2023

Capital markets firms must ensure proposed CEOs and directors are fit and proper and have 10 years of experience that is “relevant” to the role.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Launches 22 ESG Funds to Support Sustainability Goals

By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2023

Investors can gain tax benefits by investing in the funds, which invest in Thai bonds or stocks that adhere to ESG criteria.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore, China Announce New Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

The agreements include a cross-border e-CNY pilot, a possible PayNow-UnionPay linkage, and an MoU between SGX and GFEX.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Set to Launch First Currency Futures

By Editors | 08/12/2023

A licensing agreement with HKEX will enable Bursa Malaysia Derivatives to launch a Mini USD/CNH Futures contract.