Securities / Derivatives

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI to Tighten Rules on Algo Trading Offered to Retail

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    SEBI will scrutinise firms offering algorithmic trading services that claim high returns but cannot be audited or validated.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ICMA Publishes Guidance on DLT-based Bonds

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The FAQs are designed to provide “non-experts” a basic understanding of DLT bonds and their impact on capital markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan Commences Holiday Trading in Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 25/09/2022

    Holiday trading is now allowed on Osaka Exchange and TOCOM – for index and commodity futures and options.

    Securities / Derivatives

    LME Faces More Lawsuits Over Cancelled Nickel Trades

    By Editors | 25/09/2022

    AQR Capital Management, DRW Commodities, Flow Traders, Capstone Investment Advisors and Winton Capital Management filed legal action against the LME.

    Enforcement

    China to Strengthen Cross-Agency Collaboration on Capital Market Crime

    By Editors | 24/09/2022

    Regulatory, law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies will cooperate to “treat both the symptoms and the root causes” that contribute to capital market crime.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bangladesh Issues Green Bond Financing Policy for Banks, NBFIs

    By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2022

    Banks and NBFIs can issue and invest in green bonds subject to meeting prudential, reporting and disclosure requirements.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Approves Six New Tech-Focused ETFs in Just Two Days

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The rapid approvals are said to be part of China’s efforts to quickly attain self-sufficiency in strategic high-tech sectors.

    Big Picture

    AFME Considers Implications of an EU Move to T+1 Settlement

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    AFME acknowledges the benefits of T+1 settlement but calls for an industry task force to be set up to conduct a detailed assessment.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Launches Pilot Trading in New Carbon Credit Market

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The TSE commenced pilot trading in J-Credits, which have been circulating on a voluntary basis in Japan since 2013. Trading began with 145 registered participants.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo, New York Bourses to Promote Cross-border Investment

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The NYSE and TSE will collaborate on product development, marketing, information sharing, and the use of digital technologies in market operations.

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