SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Market Infrastructure

    SFC Seeks to Allow Broker Participation in GBA Wealth Connect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2022

    A hurdle that still needs to be overcome is that Hong Kong brokerages are currently prohibited from distribution and soliciting clients in mainland China.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australian Super Funds Shy Away from Chinese Equities – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2022

    China’s crackdown on certain sectors has left super fund executives fearing that direct equity exposures to China may not be worth the added risk.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX Selects Tata Consultancy Services to Power GIFT Connect

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    The GIFT Connect system will permit SGX members to place orders on NSE IFSC using FIX/proprietary APIs or the TCS BaNCS dealing terminal.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SIX, LMAX Group to Launch 24/7 Traded Crypto Futures

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    The launch will initially include centrally cleared USD settled Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, trading 23 hours, five days a week.

    Market Infrastructure

    FIA Progresses Initiative to Develop New Derivatives Standards

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2022

    FIA intends to launch an independent body to be called Derivatives Market Institute for Standards or DMIST in Q2 2022.

    Securities / Derivatives

    European Energy Traders Seek Central Bank Liquidity Support

    By Darien Choong | 17/03/2022

    Key energy producers and traders in Europe are asking for “emergency” liquidity assistance to help them meet margin calls in energy derivatives.

    Securities / Derivatives

    UPDATED – LME Forced to Halt Nickel Trading Again

    By Darien Choong | 17/03/2022

    A technical fault permitted nickel trades to execute below a newly installed price limit, after the market was closed for a week.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Concede to US Regulators on Audit Supervision Issue

    By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2022

    Chinese regulators plan to allow some companies to provide some audit information to the PCAOB, and provide additional clarity on what information can and cannot be disclosed overseas.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SSE and SZSE to Accept Listings of BSE Companies

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    Companies listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange can transfer to the SSE’s STAR Market or the SZSE’s ChiNext board.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Revises Definitions for Institutional, HNW Investors

    By Editors | 16/03/2022

    Institutional investors will include those with the ability to analyse and absorb risks in complex and high-risk products, such as VC and PE firms, investment analysts, and company directors.

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