SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

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.

Enforcement

CSRC Issues Draft Rules to Enhance Civil Compensation System

By Darien Choong | 16/03/2022

The rules will enable aggrieved investors to claim compensation from amounts already paid by securities violators in fines and confiscations.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Listing Committee Outlines Policy Agenda for 2022

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2022

HKEX will review the IPO eligibility requirements for technology firms, optimise the IPO price discovery process, and enhance ESG standards and climate disclosures.