Securities / Derivatives

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.

Market Infrastructure

KBank, CIMB Thai Complete First OIS Trade Referencing THOR

By Editors | 01/09/2020

KBank and CIMB Thai Bank completed the first overnight indexed swap derivatives transaction referencing Thailand’s new reference rate on Monday.

Big Picture

China Securities Firms to Differentiate with Fintech: KPMG

By Editors | 01/09/2020

Model differentiation and consolidation are expected to be key trends for China’s securities industry going forward, according to a new report from KPMG.

Securities / Derivatives

Bloomberg, CFETS Jointly Launch CIBM-Direct RFQ Service

By Editors | 01/09/2020

The new electronic trading service further facilitates global investors’ access to trade onshore Chinese bonds with onshore market makers in the interbank market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX Completes Asia’s First Digital Syndicated Public Corporate Bond

By Editors | 01/09/2020

SGX’s vision is to fully digitalise the end-to-end corporate bond issuance and asset servicing process, according to senior managing director Lee Beng Hong.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Approves Rules to Allow Direct Listings on NYSE

By Editors | 31/08/2020

Direct listings allow private companies to raise money without going through the high IPO underwriting fees charged by investment banks.