SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Xiaomi Files Suit Against US Govt Over Investment Ban

By Editors | 01/02/2021

The lawsuit says banning US investors from being able to invest in Xiaomi will “cause immediate and irreparable harm” to the company and hurt its global reputation.

Fintech / Regtech

Reporting in Asia: Cutting Through Complexity

By Amy Kwan | 01/02/2021

Specialists from Bloomberg highlight the need for high-quality data and automation through technology to manage day-to-day reporting and ensure compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC, Exchanges Issue Final Rules for Index Funds

By Editors | 01/02/2021

The rules seek to strengthen the professional competence of index fund managers, enhance the quality of underlying indexes used, and improve risk control.

Market Infrastructure

FSC Korea to Tighten Debt Service Ratio Rules in Q1

By Editors | 01/02/2021

The accumulation of excessive debt may pose a risk to the economic recovery, the FSC said, pledging to introduce measures to rein in household and corporate debt.

Securities / Derivatives

Regulators, Lawmakers Express Concerns Over GameStop Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 01/02/2021

Regulators from the US to the UK and Malaysia have issued statements expressing concerns over the heightened volatility seen in the US market over the past week.

Securities / Derivatives

TOCOM Revises Order Handling Rules to Account for System Failure

By Editors | 31/01/2021

The trading rule revisions clarify that orders entrusted by customers with trading participants remain valid even if bids and offers are cancelled by TOCOM.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX-Temasek JV to Digitalise Bond Issuance Workflows

By Editors | 31/01/2021

The JV will partner with Covalent Capital to streamline the listing, straight-through processing and settlement of bonds and activities in bond lifecycle management.

Market Infrastructure

Legislative Advisors Advocate Merger of Shanghai Financial Markets

By Editors | 29/01/2021

Under the proposal, a holding group would comprise the SSE, CFFEX, various securities depository and clearing companies, and a new options exchange.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Offers Guidance on Enhancing Complaint Handling Mechanisms

By Editors | 28/01/2021

IOSCO has published a new report to help jurisdictions identify and address gaps in their complaint handling and redress systems.