Securities / Derivatives

    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.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Tweaks to Dual Class Shares Framework

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    SEBI proposes to allow superior voting rights shares to be issued to trusts and other corporate structures and to tweak other requirements.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Establishes Mainland China Advisory Group

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    The new Advisory Group will advise the HKEX board on the development of China’s financial markets and economy.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia Launches First Electronic Market for Rupiah Trading

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2021

    The launch of Refinitiv’s Matching trading system is expected to increase liquidity, efficiency and price transparency.

    Enforcement

    NZ FMA Cancels Fund Manager Licence for ‘Material’ Breaches

    By Editors | 11/07/2021

    Fund Managers Otago incorrectly calculated and disclosed returns in fund updates and entered into prohibited related party transactions, among other breaches.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan FSC Tightens Rules for ESG-themed Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    Asset managers are required to set one sustainability goal and explain how their investments help achieve that goal.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Tighten Oversight of Overseas Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2021

    Chinese authorities will step up supervision of companies that list overseas to improve regulation of cross-border data flows and security.

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