Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC Issues Final Guidelines for ASEAN CIS Framework

    By Editors | 22/08/2021

    In May, the Philippines became the fourth signatory to the ASEAN CIS Framework for cross-border funds after Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Pilots New Gift City Bullion Exchange

    By Editors | 20/08/2021

    The International Bullion Exchange will be the ‘gateway for bullion imports into India’, the finance ministry said in a statement.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Set to Launch A-share Index Futures in October

    By Editors | 20/08/2021

    The SFC approved HKEX’s launch of the new futures contract on Friday, calling it a major milestone for Hong Kong’s capital markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    AMAC Issues Conduct Guidelines for Managers of Retail Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2021

    Directors, supervisors and senior managers should “lead by example” and consciously advocate the implementation of a healthy industry culture.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Mulls Lower Market Cap Requirement for SPAC Listings

    By Editors | 19/08/2021

    SGX is reportedly considering reducing the proposed minimum market cap requirement from S$300mn proposed in its consultation to S$150mn.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China’s ETS on Path to Halve Carbon Emissions by 2060

    By ESG Investor | 19/08/2021

    The success of China’s national emissions trading scheme depends on rapid extension beyond the utilities sector, says a report from the AIGCC and Schroders.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Australia Refines Super Fund Rules on Portfolio Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2021

    The regulations have been refined to ensure the disclosure regime for superannuation fund portfolio holdings is cost-effective and in members best interests.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Pledges to Open Up Corporate Credit Bond Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2021

    Coordinated efforts will be made to unify access arrangements for foreign institutional investors and streamline requirements on the management of cross-border capital.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Loosens Restriction on Foreign Sovereign Bond Holdings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2021

    Foreign sovereign bonds will not count towards a regulatory cap on holdings of overseas listed securities, the RBI reportedly told some banks in a notice.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SSE Removes SMIC From Key Index Over VIE Structure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/08/2021

    SMIC will be removed from the SSE SH Equities Index starting 16 August because it is registered in the Cayman Islands.

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