Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China: New Independent Director Rules to Take Effect from 4 September

By Editors | 09/08/2023

The CSRC and stock exchanges will play a bigger role in the appointment and selection of independent directors.

Securities / Derivatives

TSE Signs Agreement to Provide Japanese Investors Access to US Securities

By Editors | 09/08/2023

The MoU between the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Blue Ocean Technologies will enable Japanese investors to trade US stocks during their daytime hours.

Enforcement

SFC to Gain Powers to Tackle Insider Dealing with Cross-Border Element

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2023

The SFC will be better able to address insider dealing perpetrated in Hong Kong involving overseas-listed securities, and insider dealing perpetrated overseas involving HK-listed securities.

Securities / Derivatives

China, Saudi Arabia In Early Talks to Develop ETF Connect – Report

By Editors | 08/08/2023

China has rolled out several ETF Connect projects. The link with Saudi Stock Exchange would be its first beyond East Asia.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Banks Asked to Report More Granular FX Trading Data – Report

By Editors | 07/08/2023

Banks were asked to report detailed data, including quarterly and annual spot and currency derivative trading volume.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Mutual Funds Approach QDII Limits on Overseas Investment – Report

By Mark Johnston | 07/08/2023

Some of China’s largest mutual funds are approaching their QDII limits as seek to meet demand for higher-yielding assets overseas.

Capital / Liquidity

ChinaClear Lowers Reserve Funds Brokers Must Set Aside

By Editors | 07/08/2023

The change is expected to free up around CNY 30-40 billion of capital, and provide a boost to markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Launches Review of Managed Investment Schemes Regime

By Editors | 07/08/2023

The consultation seeks feedback on a number of issues, including whether the wholesale client thresholds should be increased.

ESG / Sustainability

The Future of Climate Reporting: A Deeper Look at ISSB, HKEX Proposals

By Siva Ramachandran | 06/08/2023

CFA Institute and CFA Society Hong Kong call for auditor oversight and proportionate approach to climate disclosure with differentiated requirements for GEM issuers.