SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

SFC’s Marketing Sounding Guidelines Are Challenging for Some Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2025

Market practitioners say some firms might not be able to “strictly comply” with the new market sounding guidelines.

Market Infrastructure

UK and China Aim to Deepen Market Ties, Unblock Stock Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025

A China-UK Wealth Connect scheme is proposed as a potentially “transformational” next step in strengthening financial ties.

Securities / Derivatives

Abaxx Set to Launch Singapore Gold Kilobar Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/05/2025

Abaxx Technologies is set to launch Gold Kilobar Futures and a new spot trading platform in Singapore on 12 June 2025.

Market Infrastructure

SGX RegCo Proposes Shift to Disclosure-Based Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SGX RegCo is considering removing the profit test criterion or lowering it from the current SGD 30 million to around SGD 10-12 million.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Reforms to Streamline IPO Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

These proposals are part of the first set of initiatives recommended by the Equities Market Review Group earlier this year.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Approves Launch of First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

With a USD 20 minimum investment, the Franklin Templeton tokenised money market fund aims to broaden access to a traditionally institutional asset class.

Market Infrastructure

Regulators Announce More Swap Connect Enhancements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The tenor of IRS contracts will be extended to 30 years and the product scope of Swap Connect will be expanded.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Certification Deadline for AIF Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SEBI has extended the deadline for managers to meet mandatory certification requirements.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Calls on China to Expand QDII Quotas

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

Japan’s Ministry of Finance hopes higher QDII quotas will lead to greater inflows of Chinese investment into Japanese ETFs.