Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX RegCo Raises Bar for Property, Business Valuations

    By Editors | 16/10/2019

    SGX RegCo is enhancing its cooperation with professional bodies to improve the valuation of property, land and businesses held by listed companies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FMSB Issues Final Guidance on Conflicts of Interest

    By Editors | 16/10/2019

    The FICC Markets Standards Board offers guidance to help market participants effectively deal with conflicts of interest that arise within their firms.

    Market Infrastructure

    Shenzhen, Swiss Bourses Sign Memorandum of Understanding

    By Editors | 12/10/2019

    The initiative will be used to share know-how, expand client networks, and explore cross-border financing alternatives and cooperation in research projects.

    AML / KYC

    Stock Connect to Launch Southbound Investor ID Regime “Soon”

    By Editors | 12/10/2019

    The launch of the investor identification regime for southbound trading will mark the first time mainland investors will have their personal information shared with Hong Kong’s regulator.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Allows Indian Firms to Issue Depository Receipts

    By Editors | 12/10/2019

    Domestically listed companies will be allowed to issue depository receipts on certain international bourses as well as on GIFT City exchanges.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Sets Key Dates for Cancelling Foreign Ownership Limits

    By Editors | 11/10/2019

    The foreign ownership limit will be cancelled next year for futures companies, fund managers and securities firms from 1 January, 1 April and 1 December, respectively.

    Enforcement

    Redemptions Halted at Korean Hedge Fund Amid Probe

    By Editors | 11/10/2019

    An FSS probe into alleged unfair trading has triggered investor redemptions which Lime Asset Management has not been able to meet.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Stricter Foreign Investment Approvals Will Hurt Japan Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2019

    A proposal to adjust the notification threshold for foreign investors in Japan is reportedly being called “idiotic” by JPX chief Akira Kiyota.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Announces Final Changes to Listing Rules

    By Editors | 10/10/2019

    The main changes relate to increased reporting, better and more timely disclosure by listed investment companies, and new measures to address listing rule breaches.

    Sanctions

    Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules for REITs

    By Editors | 10/10/2019

    The SEC hopes to develop a viable REIT market to provide funding for infrastructure projects and investment opportunities for local investors.

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