Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

More than 400 VCCs Established in Singapore to Date: MAS

By Editors | 11/11/2021

As of mid-October, about 300 asset managers have incorporated or re-domiciled more than 400 VCCs in Singapore.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Consider Opening Up Commodity Market to FPIs

By Editors | 10/11/2021

Currently FPIs can participate in the exchange-traded commodity derivatives only if they have actual exposure through exports and imports.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Directs Fund Managers to Review Arms-related Exposure

By Darien Choong | 10/11/2021

Fund managers are asked to review their offshore funds, including funds sold in China, and disclose exposures to weapons-related industries.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Introduces New Education Tool for Retail Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021

The J-Quants project is aimed at providing a platform to help individuals learn about data-driven portfolio analysis and investment methods

Market Infrastructure

India Recalibrates Approach to Shortening Settlement Cycle

By Editors | 09/11/2021

T+1 settlement will now be introduced in a phased manner, starting with the smallest stocks on 25 February, and ending with the biggest stocks around January 2023.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Proposes April 2022 Launch of Derivatives Holiday Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2021

HKEX proposes to only allow Holiday Trading Participants access to Holiday Trading Products, i.e. non-HKD futures and options, even on regular business days.

ESG / Sustainability

Securities Lending Associations Publish Best Practice Voting Guide

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/11/2021

The new guide is the first publication of a new working group formed by five securities lending associations, including ISLA and PASLA.

Big Picture

FIA Calls for Greater Standardisation in Futures, Options Markets

By Editors | 08/11/2021

FIA recommends forming an independent standards body to start developing standards for trading and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Issues Guidance on TCFD-aligned Climate Disclosures

By Editors | 08/11/2021

The guidance has been published to help listed companies prepare for TCFD-aligned climate change reporting, which will become mandatory in Hong Kong by 2025.