SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Explains Rule Requiring Fund Firms to Set Up CCP Units

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2022

    The requirement for public fund companies to establish an internal CCP unit is “not linked to data security”, a CSRC official said.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China AMAC Issues Reputational Risk Management Guidelines

    By Editors | 23/06/2022

    In new guidelines, AMAC has specified obligations for fund houses to consider how changes in senior management and core staff could impact reputational risk.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Cites Conduct, Technology and Climate as Key Priorities

    By Editors | 23/06/2022

    The SFC’s latest annual report highlights work to enhance book building and placing practices, regulate fund trustees and custodians, and enhance climate disclosure for fund investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SSE, SZSE Issue Rules to Curb Convertible Bond Volatility

    By Darien Choong | 22/06/2022

    Daily price limits will be implemented for listed convertible corporate bonds. Excessive volatility will result in risk warnings.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Travel Restrictions Hindering Wealth Connect – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2022

    Wealth Management Connect had attracted only 0.3 percent of the total quota since its inception in October. HKIFA calls for an end to quarantine rules.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ACRA, SGX to Develop Sustainability Reporting Roadmap

    By Editors | 22/06/2022

    New advisory committee to develop roadmap for wider implementation of sustainability reporting in Singapore, beyond SGX-listed companies.

    Market Infrastructure

    FIX Attains ISO Standardisation for Two Standards

    By Editors | 22/06/2022

    Participants will benefit from higher quality standards documents, which will lead to improved interoperability between implementations.

    Enforcement

    Australian Court Sentences CFD Trader for Insider Trading

    By Editors | 21/06/2022

    The CFD trader made AUD 343,000 in profit by trading on inside information regarding a takeover bid for PanAust Limited.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX to Enhance Clearing Flexibility for Stock Trades – Report

    By Editors | 21/06/2022

    HKEX plans to allow market participants to appoint multiple clearing banks for stock trades, a move already made for futures traders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Russian Exchange Starts Offering Trading in 12 Hong Kong Stocks

    By Editors | 21/06/2022

    HKEX is not involved in the initiative. The move is part of the Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange’s global issuer programme.

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