Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Launch Night Trading Session

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021

Bursa’s new T+1 night trading session seeks to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Malaysian derivatives markets.

Big Picture

ISDA Calls for Legal Clarity on Voluntary Carbon Credits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021

Legal clarity across jurisdictions would support the drafting of standardised documentation for a voluntary carbon credit OTC derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives

Citigroup Applies to CSRC for China Securities Licence

By Editors | 06/12/2021

Citigroup reportedly plans to also apply for a futures licence in China in the coming months.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Reports Further Progress on OTC Derivatives Reforms

By Editors | 05/12/2021

15 out of 24 FSB member jurisdictions have implemented higher capital requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives, compared to just 8 in 2020.

Securities / Derivatives

China Regulators Grow Increasingly Cautious of Quant Funds

By Editors | 05/12/2021

AMAC has reportedly closed a fast-track channel for quant fund managers, reflecting concerns that algo-based trading can increase volatility and unfairness in markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Seeks to Smooth Transition to Mandatory Pension

By Editors | 05/12/2021

The SEC proposes changes to reduce the chance of voluntary provident funds being dissolved or liquidated, which it says could impact THB 1.3 trillion in capital market investments.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Ease Rules on Preferential Share Issuance

By Editors | 05/12/2021

The regulator proposes relaxed pricing norms, a shorter lock-in period, and to allow promoters to pledge shares for loans during the lock-in period.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Launches Net Zero Guide, ESG Metrics on STAGE

By Editors | 05/12/2021

The Net Zero Guide will help companies develop a pathway to net-zero. A new equities section on STAGE will provide a consolidated view of ESG ratings from different providers.

Enforcement

Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Crack Down on Shell Companies

By Darien Choong | 04/12/2021

The new delisting system includes an indicator to measure the sustainability and operating ability of a listed company, to help eliminate shell companies.