Securities / Derivatives

Capital / Liquidity

ISDA Outlines Key Steps to Initial Margin Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2019

Based on recent BCBS/IOSCO guidance, ISDA estimates that regulatory IM preparation can be deferred for upwards of 70-80% of Phase 5 counterparty relationships.

Market Infrastructure

FMA, NZX Seek Public Views on Capital Markets Development Plan

By Editors | 10/05/2019

New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority and the NZX are seeking public input on a 10 year plan to develop the nation’s capital markets.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Reports on Business Progress in Quarterly Results

By Manesh Samtani | 10/05/2019

Among the updates are plans to extend trading hours for derivatives products and introduce new interest rate derivatives. HKEX also reportedly plans to shorten IPO settlement to T+1.

Securities / Derivatives

China Allows Trading in Defaulted Corporate Bonds

By Editors | 09/05/2019

Following steep rises in corporate bond defaults, Chinese authorities have approved the trading of defaulted bonds on two exchange platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Exchange to Open More Commodities to Foreign Traders

By Editors | 09/05/2019

The Dalian Commodity Exchange plans to open futures contracts in soybean, soybean meal, soybean oil and palm oil to foreign investors this year.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX, Euroclear to Bring European ETFs to Hong Kong

By Editors | 08/05/2019

HKEX will become the first Asian stock exchange to adopt Euroclear’s international central securities depository ETF settlement model, which allows trades in different markets to be settled in a central location.

Enforcement

Officials Installed at Chinese Securities Firm to Monitor Risks

By Editors | 08/05/2019

The CSRC has installed officials at a troubled securities firm, N-Securities, over concerns about excessive debt and inadequate risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Launches Green and Sustainable Banking Initiative

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2019

The measures include the development of a common framework and methodology for banks to assess how ‘green’ they are, and requirements to meet supervisory targets in this regard.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Pushes Forward Commodities Business in China

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2019

HKEX  is working with the Guangdong government to launch a pilot scheme for LME metals warehousing under the Greater Bay Area project.