Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

Shanghai Bourse Launches New Trading Supervision System

By Editors | 03/01/2023

The new system can process more than 500,000 transactions per second in real-time. New issuance underwriting and offline IPO systems also launched.

Market Infrastructure

China Extends Trading Hours of Onshore Yuan Market

By Editors | 03/01/2023

The move will provide greater convenience for global investors and enhance the attractiveness of yuan-denominated assets, the PBOC said.

Enforcement

Singapore Imposes 36-Year Jail Sentence for Market Manipulation

By Editors | 03/01/2023

John Soh Chee Wen and Quah Su-Ling were sentenced to 36 and 20 years in jail, respectively, for manipulating three penny stocks ten years ago.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Review Fees and Expenses Charged by Mutual Funds

By Editors | 03/01/2023

SEBI will review existing regulatory provisions and market practices applicable to mutual fund fees and expenses and consider appropriate policy measures.

Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Exchange Opens Soy Derivatives to Foreign Traders

By Editors | 03/01/2023

Foreign investors can trade futures and options in No 1 Soybean, No 2 Soybean, Soybean meal, and Soybean oil.

Market Infrastructure

NSE India Receives Approval to Set Up Social Stock Exchange

By Editors | 02/01/2023

The social stock exchange will allow direct listings from non-profit organisations and for-profit social enterprises.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Announce Fee Reductions for 2023

By Editors | 02/01/2023

Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges are granting exemptions from initial and annual listing fees and all bond transaction handling fees.

Securities / Derivatives

CBIRC Proposes New Rules to Contain Risks in Trust Industry

By Editors | 01/01/2023

Trust companies will have to divide their businesses into specific categories and ensure those businesses stay within the boundaries of their classifications.

Market Infrastructure

Two More ETFs List via Singapore-Shenzhen Trading Link

By Editors | 31/12/2022

SGX listed its second ETF via the SZSE-SGX ETF Link. SZSE listed its first ETF via the link. The two ETFs have a combined AUM of over SGD 270 million.