Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Cambodia Securities Exchange Launches New Mobile Trading App

By Editors | 04/03/2022

The mobile app will help promote the growth of trading and liquidity in Cambodia’s securities market, said CSX chief Hong Sok Hour.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow FPIs to Access Commodities Derivatives Market

By Editors | 03/03/2022

SEBI proposes to scrap rules that require foreign investors to have actual commodity exposure to participate in the exchange-traded commodity derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Plans to Transition Stock Market to T+2 Settlement

By Editors | 03/03/2022

BSEC is working on the technical aspects of the change, which will likely be implemented in phases, starting with blue-chip stocks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SET to Launch Digital Asset Exchange ‘Very Soon’

By Editors | 03/03/2022

The new digital asset exchange will not offer cryptocurrency trading, but instead focus on investment tokens and utility tokens.

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Proposes Measures to Improve IPO Pricing Mechanism

By Editors | 03/03/2022

JSDA proposes to allow brokers greater flexibility in IPO price-setting, and to allow prices to exceed pre-set bands if demand is strong.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Appeal of PLCs

By Editors | 02/03/2022

Five digital guidebooks will be issued in 2022, to help publicly listed companies adopt best practices in areas such as governance and sustainability.

Securities / Derivatives

Eight SPACs Have Filed IPO Applications in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2022

The first applicant, backed by CMB International, has been approved. The latest applicant is a SPAC majority owned by ex-HKMA chief Norman Chan.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC’s New Rules on Bookbuilding & Placing Activities: What to Know

By Alan Linning | 02/03/2022

Alan Linning and Susanne Harris explain the new requirements and offer guidance on next steps for intermediaries to prepare for compliance by August.

Enforcement

SFC Permanently Bans Ex-HSBC Employee Over Bribery Convictions

By Editors | 02/03/2022

The former vice president accepted gifts as inducements to handle credit applications and maintain the credit facilities for two companies controlled by a client.