SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Finalises Changes to Issuer Services Fee Model

    By Editors | 06/06/2022

    The changes will take effect from 1 July and result in a “substantially simpler, clearer and more predictable” fee model, ASX says.

    Big Picture

    Regulation the ‘Clinching Factor’ in Driving Sell-side Transformation

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022

    New research from the ValueExchange sheds light on the role legacy technology plays in the future growth of sell-side firms.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Dhaka Bourse to Launch First ETFs in Three Months

    By Editors | 05/06/2022

    BSEC has given consent to allow ETFs to launch in Bangladesh’s capital market. The minimum size of an ETF will be set at $5.6mn.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Foreign Firms Express Concern Over CSRC Cybersecurity Rules

    By Editors | 05/06/2022

    Financial firms are reportedly concerned that proposed new rules on cybersecurity could make them vulnerable to hackers and present sector-wide risks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine: DOF to Have Oversight of FX Trades by Govt Entities

    By Editors | 04/06/2022

    The Department of Finance is directed through a presidential order to provide oversight of FX derivatives activities of non-bank government entities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Cracks Down on Listed Company Business with Finance Companies

    By Darien Choong | 04/06/2022

    The CSRC and CBIRC are jointly cracking down on related-party and affiliated transactions involving listed companies and finance companies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ESMA Issues Supervisory Guidance on Greenwashing in Funds

    By Editors | 04/06/2022

    ESMA says administrative measures, including enforcement, may be appropriate in cases where SFDR disclosures are misleading or do not match fund documentation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    LuxSE, India INX Announce New MOU, First Dual Listing

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    The MOU promises to facilitate listings of Indian sustainable securities on LuxSE, which will help to enhance their visibility to international investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC to Strengthen Integrity of Securities Issuance Practices

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    The guidelines aim to improve systems and mechanisms used by intermediaries to prevent dishonest practices and corruption in securities issuance activities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Revise Position Limits for Single Stock Options, Futures

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    HKEX also proposes to remove the additional position limits that apply to mini-HSI and mini-HSCEI futures and options contracts.

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