Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

NAFMII Reprimands Bond Market Makers Over Round-trip Trades

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2021

NAFMII has given a notice of criticism to China Minsheng Bank and summoned Guosen Securities and Guangdong Nanyue Bank for regulatory talks.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Update Green Bond Guidelines

By Editors | 17/07/2021

Carbon neutrality bonds and blue bonds have been added under the green bond chapter. Requirements on the use of proceeds from such issuances are defined.

Securities / Derivatives

Exchanges Demonstrate Leadership in Sustainability Matters: WFE

By Editors | 17/07/2021

An annual WFE survey shows that ESG is increasingly becoming an integral part of exchanges’ strategies and ethos.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Issues Revised Enforcement Policy

By Matt Emsley | 16/07/2021

Herbert Smith Freehills partners explain the implications of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s updated policy statement on Listing Rule enforcement.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Publishes First Digital Definitional Book for Interest Rate Derivatives

By Editors | 16/07/2021

The digital format will create efficiencies in how firms use and interact with the definitions, reducing complexity and the potential for error, ISDA says.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Allows Investors to Subscribe for Rights Issues Electronically

By Editors | 16/07/2021

A new eRights service has been introduced on the Bursa Anywhere mobile app, allowing investors to apply and make payment for rights issues electronically.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX Pledges to Reduce Emissions, Support Steel Decarbonisation

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/07/2021

As part of efforts to help the commodities ecosystem progress to a more sustainable future, SGX plans to introduce greener contracts in scrap and battery metals next year.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka to Launch New OTC Platform for Repo Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2021

Firms seeking to carry out repo transactions on debt securities are invited to apply for trading membership.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Issues Guidelines on Retail Access to Government Securities

By Editors | 14/07/2021

Retail investors will be able to open an account directly with the central bank to gain access to primary issuance and secondary trading in government securities.