Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Sees Regulatory Support for Bank-Issued Covered Bonds

By Editors | 18/11/2020

Moody’s Investors Service says the higher encumbrance limit set by MAS last month may increase covered bonds issuances, deepen the market and reduce refinance risks.

Securities / Derivatives

FMA Proposes New Guidance on Financial Product Advertising

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2020

The guidance sets out the FMA’s expectations of what good conduct in the advertising of offers of financial products looks like.

Market Infrastructure

OTC Clear to Launch RTGS Settlement Service for Members

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2020

From 30 November 2020, the new service will relieve clearing members from having to create payment instructions to settle amounts due to OTC Clear each day.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Flags Concerns Over Further Infrastructure Issues at ASX

By Editors | 17/11/2020

Following a near-full day market closure, data issues prevented ASX from displaying Chi-X bids and offers on its Centre Point matching system.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB to Address NBFI Vulnerabilities as Key Priority in Year Ahead

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2020

In a letter to the G20, the FSB outlines its key priorities for the year ahead, including work to address vulnerabilities in money market funds, open-ended funds, and bond markets.

Securities / Derivatives

BSE India Launches New Investment Platform for Fund Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2020

Asset managers can transact for all their schemes through the new platform rather than switch between multiple platforms as is current practice.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Plans to Issue Code of Conduct for Investment Banks – Report

By Editors | 16/11/2020

The SFC is reportedly seeking to frame a detailed code of conduct for capital raisings that will cover how investment banks calculate their fees.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Proposes Revamp of Hong Kong IPO Settlement Process

By Manesh Samtani | 16/11/2020

Subject to market support and readiness, HKEX intends to launch a new platform called FINI in 2022 that will cut the IPO settlement process from T+5 to T+1.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA Adds SSE, SZSE, IDX to Approved List

By Editors | 16/11/2020

The move provides MPF fund managers greater flexibility, allowing them to diversify investment risks and channel more assets into A shares.