Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Sets 12 April Launch for Derivatives VCM, POS Enhancements

    By Editors | 14/03/2021

    From 12 April, the VCM will allow multiple triggers per session, and a random cutoff mechanism will be introduced in the pre-opening and pre-open allocation sessions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Launches New China, Taiwan Index Options Contracts

    By Editors | 14/03/2021

    The new options contracts aim to meet the trading and hedging needs of investors with exposures to large and mid-cap companies in China and Taiwan.

    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam Works to Address System Overloads at HoSE

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2021

    Industry body VAFI is calling for new management at HoSE. Meanwhile, HNX is setting up a new board to absorb HoSE-listed companies to ease market overload issues.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand to Launch Standard Form for Capital Market Access

    By Editors | 13/03/2021

    From 1 July, all intermediaries will use a standard form for account opening, providing investors easier access to stocks, debt instruments, mutual funds and derivatives.

    AML / KYC

    SEBI Rolls Out KYC Registry Extension to Legal Entities

    By Editors | 13/03/2021

    Regulated entities are directed to upload KYC data for accounts of legal entities to the Central KYC Registry.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippine SEC Launches New Online Payments System

    By Editors | 13/03/2021

    The ‘SEC Payment Portal’ allows for the payment of registration fees, penalties and other fees using  other cashless payment options.

    Enforcement

    S. Korea Amends Bill to Protect Private Equity Fund Investors

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/03/2021

    The revision bill addresses issues with feeder funds, cross investing between PEFs managed by the same entity, and inappropriate sales activities involving coercive sales tactics.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bangladesh Amends Listing Rules to Appease Retail Investors

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/03/2021

    BSEC is proposing revisions to the listing rules to make the capital market more attractive for individual investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese State-backed Funds Intervene to Calm Market

    By Editors | 11/03/2021

    The government reportedly blocked social media mentions of the stock market while local media outlets downplayed recent market turbulence.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC to Limit Short-term Bond Issuance by Securities Firms

    By Editors | 10/03/2021

    Short-term bonds issued by securities firms will subject to a limit of 60% of net capital. The eligibility criteria have also been strengthened.

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