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.