Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Use Blockchain in Securities Borrowing and Lending

By Editors | 07/05/2019

Working with bank stakeholders, Bursa Malaysia is developing Southeast Asia’s first blockchain proof-of-concept for securities borrowing and lending.

Enforcement

Temporary Relief to NSE Directors, Brokerages in Algo Case

By Editors | 07/05/2019

Three brokerages facing market bans had asked for a temporary stay to close out open futures and options positions.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Publishes Draft Rules on Securities Short Selling

By Editors | 07/05/2019

The draft rules set out requirements for brokers and dealers in relation to short selling of securities, which is currently prohibited in Bangladesh.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Central Depository Moves to Digital Account Opening

By Editors | 07/05/2019

CDP account opening can now be done online without paper documents, allowing for greater convenience, security and “a better experience” for retail investors.

Market Infrastructure

Securities Association Says MPFA Needs to Enable China Market Access

By Editors | 06/05/2019

MPF managers are allowed to invest in 40 approved overseas exchanges, but this does not include exchanges in China.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESG: The Un-Hyped Acronym

By Philippe Dirckx | 06/05/2019

Compliance to ESG standards and principles will permanently transform the way we conduct business, says international banking veteran Philippe Dirckx.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Roll Back Private Placement Restrictions – Report

By Editors | 03/05/2019

The CSRC is reexamining February 2017 restrictions on private placements, to address difficulties for listed companies in financing debt roll-over, working capital and expansion.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Consults on Proposed Framework for Variable Capital Companies

By Editors | 02/05/2019

The proposals include an AML/CFT framework for VCCs requiring them to engage an eligible financial institution to perform the necessary checks.

Market Infrastructure

HK-China Stock Connect to Include Dual Class Shares from July

By Editors | 02/05/2019

HKEX and the CSRC have agreed to allow listed companies with dual class shares to be included in the southbound Stock Connect trading starting in July.