Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

FCA Warns Against Gamification in Stock Trading Apps

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2022

The proportion of stock trading app users with at-risk gambling behaviours was more prevalent for apps with certain game-like elements.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Completes First Intraday Repo Trade on JPM Blockchain Network

By Editors | 24/11/2022

DBS said it is the first Asian bank to complete an intraday repo transaction using the Onyx network, created by JP Morgan in 2020.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Extends Dividend Restrictions to More Companies

By Editors | 24/11/2022

The restrictions on stock dividends will cover companies listed on the SME platform, OTC Market, and Alternative Trading Board.

Market Infrastructure

ESMA to Simplify Cash Penalties Process Under CSDR

By Editors | 24/11/2022

The amendments simplify the cash penalties process by putting CSDs in charge of collection and distribution, including for CCP-cleared transactions.

Big Picture

ASIFMA Offers Recommendations for Korean Capital Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2022

ASIFMA offers three recommendations to further strengthen Korea’s capital markets and improve access for global institutional investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Enhance Listed Company Disclosure Requirements

By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2022

SEBI proposes new thresholds to quantify what constitutes a material event requiring disclosure, among other enhancements.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Proposes Further Changes to Position Limit Regime

By Editors | 23/11/2022

The SFC proposes to expand the list of specified contracts and introduce an excess position limit regime for clearing participants.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2022 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 23/11/2022

Regulation Asia held its fifth annual Awards ceremony on 22 November 2022. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Drafts Rules to Strengthen Exchange Bond Market

By Editors | 22/11/2022

The draft rules strengthen obligations for bond intermediaries to improve their due diligence practices and serve as gatekeepers.