SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Market Infrastructure

    ISDA Publishes First Digital Definitional Book for Interest Rate Derivatives

    By Editors | 16/07/2021

    The digital format will create efficiencies in how firms use and interact with the definitions, reducing complexity and the potential for error, ISDA says.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Allows Investors to Subscribe for Rights Issues Electronically

    By Editors | 16/07/2021

    A new eRights service has been introduced on the Bursa Anywhere mobile app, allowing investors to apply and make payment for rights issues electronically.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX Pledges to Reduce Emissions, Support Steel Decarbonisation

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/07/2021

    As part of efforts to help the commodities ecosystem progress to a more sustainable future, SGX plans to introduce greener contracts in scrap and battery metals next year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka to Launch New OTC Platform for Repo Trading

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2021

    Firms seeking to carry out repo transactions on debt securities are invited to apply for trading membership.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Issues Guidelines on Retail Access to Government Securities

    By Editors | 14/07/2021

    Retail investors will be able to open an account directly with the central bank to gain access to primary issuance and secondary trading in government securities.

    Market Infrastructure

    TAIFEX to Launch Central Clearing for OTC Derivatives in June 2022

    By Editors | 14/07/2021

    FSC chairman Huang Tien-mu said it is “imperative” to establish central clearing for OTC derivatives as soon as possible.

    Enforcement

    China to Require Cybersecurity Reviews Before Firms List Overseas

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2021

    Companies that have personal information of more than 1 million users must submit to a cybersecurity review by the Office of Cybersecurity Review.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Won Futures Set for Launch on Eurex-KRX Link

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    The listing of USD/KRW Futures on the KRX-Eurex link will allow for continuous trading during Asian, European and North American market hours.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Tweaks to Dual Class Shares Framework

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    SEBI proposes to allow superior voting rights shares to be issued to trusts and other corporate structures and to tweak other requirements.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Establishes Mainland China Advisory Group

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    The new Advisory Group will advise the HKEX board on the development of China’s financial markets and economy.

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