Securities / Derivatives

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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