Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Grants Citigroup Fund Custody Licence in China

By Editors | 02/09/2020

Standard Chartered is the only other foreign bank to have obtained a fund custody licence in China. Citi becomes the first US bank to do so.

Securities / Derivatives

DBS Approved to Establish Securities Joint Venture in China

By Editors | 02/09/2020

DBS has become the eighth foreign financial institution to win approval to take majority ownership of a securities venture in China.

Securities / Derivatives

SEHK to Codify General Waivers to Streamline Listing Process

By Editors | 02/09/2020

Hong Kong’s stock exchange will codify a number of general waivers and principles relating to IPOs and issuers, effective from 1 October 2020.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand SEC, UK Govt to Collaborate in Financial Sector

By Editors | 02/09/2020

The initial focus areas of the partnership will include green bonds, the fintech ecosystem, e-KYC and cybersecurity, the SEC and UK government said.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Enhance OFC Regime to Level Playing Field

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2020

The SFC will remove investment restrictions, expand custodian eligibility requirements, and introduce a statutory re-domiciliation mechanism.

Market Infrastructure

Why APAC Should Care About the EU’s AIFMD Review

By Tony Freeman | 02/09/2020

Though prompted by Brexit, the proposed review of the AIFMD legislation will also have implications for buy-side firms operating in Asia, says industry veteran Tony Freeman.

Securities / Derivatives

India: New Cash Segment Margin Rules Take Effect

By Editors | 01/09/2020

India’s brokers association had asked for additional time for firms to implement system changes and address operational challenges. SEBI refused the request.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX to Launch Crypto Indices as Part of iEdge Index Suite

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2020

The first batch of new crypto indices will track Bitcoin and Ethereum, and are expected to drive exposures to digital assets in Asia.

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Stock Exchange to Pilot Test RFQ Functionality

By Editors | 01/09/2020

The initiative is aimed at making ETF trading more efficient by connecting institutional investors, securities companies, and market makers more closely.