SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese State-backed Funds Intervene to Calm Market

By Editors | 11/03/2021

The government reportedly blocked social media mentions of the stock market while local media outlets downplayed recent market turbulence.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC to Limit Short-term Bond Issuance by Securities Firms

By Editors | 10/03/2021

Short-term bonds issued by securities firms will subject to a limit of 60% of net capital. The eligibility criteria have also been strengthened.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Issues Guidance for Bond Connect FX Settlement Banks

By Editors | 09/03/2021

Hong Kong FX Settlement Banks should ensure that FX conversion and hedging transactions arise from “genuine and reasonable” Bond Connect investment needs.

Securities / Derivatives

OSE, TOCOM Propose Revised Contingency Plans for Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2021

The OSE and TOCOM have proposed revisions clarifying the standards by which they will halt and resume trading in the event of a disruption in the derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Revamps Crude Palm Kernel Oil Futures Contract

By Editors | 09/03/2021

The enhancements aim to create an effective hedging instrument against the physical market and provide an alternative instrument for participants.

AML / KYC

SEBI Updates Rules on UCC, PAN Use in Commodity Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2021

Execution of commodity derivatives trades will be prohibited without an upload of clients’ UCC details, which should be accompanied by the PAN or e-PAN.

AML / KYC

HK Bourse Offers Guidance on Compliance with BCAN Requirements

By Editors | 08/03/2021

Exchange participants are “strongly advised” to strengthen controls and take immediate action to rectify any breaches of BCAN requirements.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Governor Says Climate Change Should Guide Monetary Policy

By Editors | 08/03/2021

The BOJ must speed up research and deepen its understanding of climate change and its impacts on monetary policy, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told parliament.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Stock Exchange Considers Allowing SPAC Listings

By Editors | 08/03/2021

IDX’s decision has reportedly prompted concerns about governance, investor protection and inflated valuations for early-stage companies.