SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

NZX Formalises Role of Technology Committee in Enhancing Governance

By Editors | 26/11/2020

The specialist committee was established in April as an interim measure in response to technical issues stemming from record trading volumes.

Market Infrastructure

Stock Connect Set to Include Pre-profit Biotechs, STAR Market Stocks

By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2020

In a policy address, Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam discussed measures to expand Stock Connect and enhance the city’s integration into the Greater Bay Area.

Enforcement

SFC Bans Ex-StanChart Banker For Concealing Personal Trades

By Editors | 25/11/2020

The SFC’s decision followed a referral from the HKMA, which discovered that the former banker also wilfully misrepresented himself to the Appeals Tribunal.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Outlines Priority Areas of Work for Year Ahead

By Editors | 25/11/2020

At its 45th Annual Meeting, the IOSCO Board approved two additional priority themes for 2021 as well as further work to promote consistent sustainable finance disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Enhances Access to China Bond Market With New ETF

By Editors | 25/11/2020

The new ETF helps SGX to meet growing demand from investors for easy and efficient access to Chinese government and policy bank bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Enhance Northbound Stock Connect Post-trade Processing

By Editors | 24/11/2020

HKEX is targeting a Q1 2022 launch for the new settlement platform, which will automate and streamline post-trade processes and improve settlement efficiency.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Updates Senior Manager Rules for Securities, Fund Operators

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2020

Securities and fund management firms are expected to establish and improve internal accountability mechanisms for senior managers, and penalise violations with clawback and malus.

Securities / Derivatives

China Set to Allow Foreign Access to DCE Palm Oil Futures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2020

Dalian Commodity Exchange palm oil futures will become China’s seventh commodity futures product available to foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Consults on Extra Disclosure Rules for Listed Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2020

The proposals will ensure listed companies publicly disclose information shared in meetings and conference calls with institutional investors.