Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand, China to Explore Market Connectivity Initiatives

By Editors | 05/10/2021

SEC and CSRC officials have agreed to explore the development and implementation of connectivity initiatives between their markets.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Issues New Guidance on Remote Working Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2021

The SFC describes incidents that occurred due to failures to split teams amid the pandemic, set up phone recording, and promptly isolate a server compromised by ransomware.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Implements New Definitions for Interest Rate Derivatives

By Editors | 04/10/2021

LCH says the new definitional booklet reinforces standardisation, drives messaging fidelity and efficiency, and accommodates flexibility in markets.

ESG / Sustainability

US SEC Moves to Boost Transparency on Proxy Votes

By ESG Investor | 03/10/2021

The proposed rule changes will make it easier for asset owners to see how asset managers are voting at AGMs.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Not Considering Introducing SPAC Listings

By Editors | 03/10/2021

The practice of allowing companies to go public without any actual business or revenue is in conflict with practices in Taiwan, said the FSC’s Kuo Chia-chun.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Adds RFQ Functionality for FX Derivatives on OTC Platform

By Editors | 03/10/2021

The RFQ function allows market participants to negotiate and transact block trades in FX futures and options on the Titan OTC Pro platform.

Big Picture

FMSB Offers Guidance on Mitigating Risks of Hybrid Working

By Editors | 02/10/2021

In a new Spotlight Review, the FMSB outlines steps firms can take to promote equivalent conduct outcomes in a hybrid environment.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Capital Market to Increase Use of RMB

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2021

HKMA chief Eddie Yue speaks of expanding the use of the RMB in Hong Kong stock market trading and a multi-year programme to enhance the CMU.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI to Raise Net Worth Requirements for Market Intermediaries

By Editors | 02/10/2021

SEBI proposes to progressively raise the net worth requirements for trading members, clearing members and depository participants by October 2023.