Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Expands Market-making Framework

    By Editors | 08/12/2020

    The expansion will enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the capital market, and entice more investors and market participants, Bursa says.

    Market Infrastructure

    DSB Set to Consult on Fee Structure for UPI in January

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2020

    The UPI will ensure products are reported to trade repositories consistently across FSB jurisdictions. The first consultation will begin on 11 January 2021.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APRA Orders Banks to Correct Deficient Securitisation Practices

    By Editors | 07/12/2020

    APRA has found a number of banks not in compliance with its prudential standard on securitisation. A review now underway will continue into 2021.

    AML / KYC

    US Designates Four More Companies as Linked to Chinese Military

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/12/2020

    US investors will be prohibited from buying securities issued by the four companies, which include CNOOC and SMIC, from 1 February 2021.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Proposes to Introduce HK Investor ID Regime in 2022

    By Editors | 06/12/2020

    The proposed investor ID regime is expected to be implemented in Q1 of 2022 at the earliest. A separate reporting regime is proposed for OTC securities transactions.

    Enforcement

    CBIRC Penalises Bank of China Over April Crude Oil Losses

    By Editors | 06/12/2020

    Bank of China was fined over 50mn yuan and ordered to correct deficiencies, strengthen compliance awareness and improve risk management.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Exchange Lists First China Onshore RMB Bonds

    By Editors | 06/12/2020

    The listing strengthens financial markets connectivity between China and Singapore, and helps to internationalise China’s markets, China Development Bank said.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Consults on Fair and Equitable Access Market Data

    By Editors | 06/12/2020

    Market participants in many jurisdictions have raised concerns about the content, costs, accessibility, fairness and consolidation of market data, IOSCO says.

    Enforcement

    Seoul Court Jails Daishin Securities Executive Over Fund Losses

    By Editors | 06/12/2020

    The FSC has also revoked the registration of Lime Asset Management, imposed a 950mn won fine against the firm and ordered the suspension of its staff and executive personnel.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Completes First Physical Delivery of MGS Futures Contract

    By Editors | 04/12/2020

    The most from cash settlement to physical delivery of the 5-Year Malaysian Government Securities Futures Contract was announced in September.

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