SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Sanctions

New Manager Announced for Hong Kong Tracker Fund

By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2022

Hang Seng Investment Management will become TraHK’s new manager in Q3 2022, replacing State Street, which has managed the ETF for 22 years.

Securities / Derivatives

TWSE Probes Foreign Securities Firms Over Research Reports

By Darien Choong | 29/03/2022

There have been rumours that foreign securities firms have been selling off stocks before they achieve the target prices specified in published research reports.

Enforcement

SFC Bans BNP Representative for Unauthorised Discretionary Trading

By Editors | 29/03/2022

The relationship manager asked clients to pre-sign blank instruction forms so he could place trades for their accounts without having to inform them in advance.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Unveils 2022-2024 Strategic Plan

By Editors | 29/03/2022

The SEC will seek to enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusiveness, and strengthen trust and confidence in the capital market.

Market Infrastructure

SSE, SZSE Issue Rules to Expand Stock Connect to Europe

By Editors | 29/03/2022

UK, Swiss and German listed companies can issue CDRs in China if they have a market cap of at least $3.14bn and a listing history of at least three years.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia in Talks to Harmonise Carbon Trading

By Editors | 29/03/2022

The establishment of a single carbon trading market for Malaysia will help to avoid fragmentation across the country.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASX Announces Likely Delay to Chess Replacement Go-Live

By Editors | 29/03/2022

The next software release from technology provider Digital Asset has been delayed by three months, impacting the project schedule.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow Exchanges to Offer Commodity Index Options

By Editors | 29/03/2022

SEBI has set out a product design and risk management framework that should be used by exchanges looking to offer such products.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Incentivise Research into Listed Companies

By Editors | 29/03/2022

The initiative will lead to better value recognition for companies and enhance corporate governance, transparency and disclosure, Bursa Malaysia said.