Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka Bourse to Introduce Easier Listing Rules from 15 July

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 04/07/2020

Requirements on capital, profitability and net assets have been relaxed to pave the way for new listings from start-ups and tech firms.

Big Picture

Virtual Banks Could Shake Up Funds Industry – Report

By Editors | 03/07/2020

Successful virtual banks are likely to branch out into wealth management services, robo-advisory and fund distribution, says a new Calastone paper.

Securities / Derivatives

CBIRC Issues Treasury Bond Futures Trading Rules for Insurers

By Editors | 02/07/2020

Insurers can only trade treasury bond futures to hedge asset risk, lock in the price on future purchases, or manage interest rate risks caused by asset and liability mismatches.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Banks Join Forces to Reduce Commodity Lending Risk

By Editors | 02/07/2020

Some 20 banks in Singapore have set up a working group to propose new guidelines to improve lending practices and transparency for the commodity sector.

Capital / Liquidity

S. Korea Advances OTC Derivatives Reforms

By Editors | 02/07/2020

Cabinet-approved legislative revisions will introduce an OTC derivatives reporting requirement, a licensing system for trade repositories, and penalties for circumventing margin rules.

Securities / Derivatives

PBOC Finalises Rules on ‘Standardised Note’ Issuance

By Editors | 02/07/2020

Standardised notes will be considered money market instruments, backed by commercial paper which generates cash flows for distribution to investors.

Securities / Derivatives

India Standardises Stamp Duty on Securities Transactions Nationwide

By Editors | 02/07/2020

India has revised its framework for levying the stamp duty on securities transactions, in a bid to ensure uniformity across the country.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Launch New Taiwan Index Futures Contract

By Editors | 01/07/2020

The launch will help meet the rising demand of US and European investors for access and investment exposure to Taiwan, said SGX Head of Equities Michael Syn.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Seeks Independent Board at Stock Exchange

By Editors | 01/07/2020

The Philippine Stock Exchange currently has three independent directors on its 15-seat board. Under the proposed rules, a majority of the directors will have to be independent.