Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

UK FCA Publishes Supervisory Strategy for Principal Trading Firms

By Mark Johnston | 05/08/2023

The FCA underlines operational resilience and Brexit’s implications among its its key supervisory priorities for principal trading firms.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Launch Enhanced Block Trade Facility for Derivatives on 28 Aug

By Editors | 05/08/2023

Exchange participants are asked to coordinate with their operations team, IT team and external vendors to ensure operational and technical readiness.