Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Thailand, Clearstream Go Live with Cross-Border Funds Link

By Editors | 24/09/2019

The new link allows international investors to access Thailand’s funds market, and Thai investors to access more than 190,000 funds on Clearstream’s platform.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Imposes Lifetime Ban on Former BoCom Banker

By Editors | 24/09/2019

The ban follows an August 2018 conviction, where the former banker was found guilty of soliciting illegal commission payments from a client for stock trading profits.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Insurers Permitted to Borrow, Lend Securities

By Editors | 24/09/2019

The move is aimed at helping the insurance industry to broaden their investment options, diversify their portfolios, and more actively participate in capital market development.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam to Consolidate Exchanges Under Single Entity

By Editors | 23/09/2019

Under the new structure, HOSE will focus on operating the stock market and the HNX will focus on derivatives and bond markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan to Tighten Approval Threshold for Foreign Investment

By Editors | 23/09/2019

The stricter rules could create a significant new hurdle to investment in Japan, with foreign fund managers reportedly describing their effect as “chilling”.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Issues Guidance on Executing Trades on Recognised Venues

By Editors | 23/09/2019

The guides describe how cross-border trading will work following the CFTC-MAS, CFTC-FSA and EC-MAS agreements on mutual recognition of derivatives trading venues.

Enforcement

UPDATED – Woori, KEB Hana Likely to Compensate Investors in Risky Products

By Editors | 23/09/2019

The FSS is outlining compensation guidelines and initiating dispute mediation proceedings for investors who lost money in derivative-linked funds.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand, Cambodia Sign MoU on Cross-Border Listings

By Editors | 20/09/2019

A working group will be formed to implement mechanisms for cross-border equity offerings, dual listings and depositary receipts between the two countries.

Securities / Derivatives

BIS Survey Reveals Rising Significance of Asian FX Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2019

Sales desks in China, Hong Kong and Singapore all recorded rises in FX trading activity compared to three years earlier. The UK increased its dominance despite Brexit fears.