Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Sets Out Key Priorities in Annual Report

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2021

The SFC is implementing a number of projects that seek to leverage new technologies to enhance risk detection and workflow efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

BOJ Seeks to Stimulate Bond Market Trading Activity

By Editors | 03/07/2021

The BOJ has cut its bond purchase targets, reflecting a desire to make the market more active after its own policy led to stagnant trading.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Clarifies Application of Liquidity Risk Rules for Debt Funds

By Editors | 02/07/2021

Liquid assets requirements imposed in November mean that asset allocation limits only apply to the non-liquid portion of portfolios.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Includes Carbon Emissions in Revised Disclosure Rules

By Editors | 02/07/2021

Listed companies are required to disclose carbon emissions and environmental impacts, and voluntarily disclose measures to reduce carbon emissions.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Launch Night Trading in Derivatives by Q4

By Editors | 02/07/2021

Night Trading will enhance price discovery, align Malaysia’s derivatives market with global practices, and attract foreign traders.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Consults on Changes to Market Integrity Rules

By Editors | 02/07/2021

Among the changes, the consultation proposes to require market participants to notify ASIC if it suspects a person of engaging in insider trading or manipulative trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong: Deutsche Bank IPO Sponsor Licence to Lapse

By Editors | 02/07/2021

Deutsche was meant to replace two departing senior employees and obtain SFC approval for their replacements but a “timing mismatch” occurred.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Malaysia Expands Sophisticated Investor Definition

By Editors | 02/07/2021

More investors will be allowed to expand their investment options and issuers will be able to tap into a larger pool of sophisticated investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Asks Participants to Prepare for FRC Transaction Levy

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2021

Levies will be payable to the Financial Reporting Council by sellers and purchasers of securities, public interest entities, and PIE auditors from 1 January 2022.