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Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Financial Market Connectivity
By Editors | 24/01/2024
The MoU covers collaboration to support capital market connectivity, conduct joint research, and enhance cross-border investments, among other areas.

Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Propose to Lower Stockbroker Commission Rates
By Editors | 24/01/2024
The minimum PHP 20 currently charged by stock brokers per transaction was set 50 years ago in 1973.

ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024
The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.

Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Improve Interest Rate Fairness in Securities Industry
By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024
The new interest rate calculation system will enhance transparency, fairness and convenience for investors, the FSS said.

Securities / Derivatives
China Planning Package of Measures to Stabilise Stock Market – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024
Policymakers have earmarked at least CNY 300 billion of local funds and CNY 2 trillion of offshore funds to use to buy shares.

Securities / Derivatives
India to Develop GIFT City Markets for REITs, InvITs
By Ajoy K Das | 24/01/2024
Expert committee formed to recommend policy measures to facilitate the development of a REITs and InvITs ecosystem in GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives
India to Allow Withdrawals from National Pension System
By Ajoy K Das | 24/01/2024
The PFRDA will allow withdrawals up to 25 percent of subscriber’s contribution for specific purposes related to property, medical and business.

Securities / Derivatives
SFC to Review Brokers’ Internal Controls Next Month
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024
The circularisation exercise and internal control review will help to identify potential misconduct such as misappropriation of client assets.

Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Premier Calls for More “Forceful” Measures to Stabilise Stock Market
By Editors | 23/01/2024
Premier Li Qiang emphasised the need to enhance the quality and investment value of listed companies and persuade more medium and long-term funds to invest in stocks.

Securities / Derivatives
RBI, SEBI Mull Exemptions on New AIF Investment Rules
By Ajoy K Das | 23/01/2024
Exemptions from rules issued in December are being sought by lenders and funds for AIFs that are set up specifically to invest in distressed assets.
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