Securities / Derivatives

Big Picture

BIS Paper Identifies Gaps in Regulatory Frameworks for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2023

The paper says authorities should consider regulations for utility tokens, governance tokens, DeFi actors, and crypto firms that resemble financial conglomerates.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Rules to Tackle Suspicious Trading Activities

By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2023

The new framework would address the challenges posed by new-age technologies such as encrypted or vanishing messages.

Capital / Liquidity

US SEC Proposes Measures to Enhance Clearing House Resilience

By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2023

The proposal would require clearinghouses to monitor margin exposures more closely and make intraday margin calls as frequently as needed.

Capital / Liquidity

CDS Payments Not Triggered by Credit Suisse Bond Wipe-out

By Editors | 18/05/2023

The EMEA Credit Derivatives Determination Committee was asked to rule on whether the Credit Suisse takeover should trigger insurance payouts on bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Bourse to Launch Options on STAR Market ETF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/05/2023

The options will be linked to an ETF that tracks the biggest 50 stocks on the STAR Market. The options are expected to launch within weeks.

Securities / Derivatives

Futu, Tiger Brokers to Delist from Chinese App Stores

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The online brokers were ordered in December to stop opening accounts for mainland investors to invest in Hong Kong and US markets.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA, LuxSE Launch New Sustainable Bond Database

By Editors | 17/05/2023

Data is available on more than 8,700 listed green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds aligned with ICMA’s Principles.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chief Outlines Measures to Develop REITs Market

By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2023

REITs could be allowed under Stock Connect, structured in a corporate (rather than trust) form, and add a renminbi counter for trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Commences Review of Capital Markets Law

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The review is part of the SC’s efforts to modernise the law, promote efficiencies, maintain capital market competitiveness, and ensure investors are protected.