Securities / Derivatives

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.

Market Infrastructure

TAIFEX to Launch Central Clearing for OTC Derivatives in June 2022

By Editors | 14/07/2021

FSC chairman Huang Tien-mu said it is “imperative” to establish central clearing for OTC derivatives as soon as possible.

Enforcement

China to Require Cybersecurity Reviews Before Firms List Overseas

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2021

Companies that have personal information of more than 1 million users must submit to a cybersecurity review by the Office of Cybersecurity Review.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Won Futures Set for Launch on Eurex-KRX Link

By Editors | 12/07/2021

The listing of USD/KRW Futures on the KRX-Eurex link will allow for continuous trading during Asian, European and North American market hours.