Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Urgent Action Needed on UK Trading Venue Equivalence

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2019

ISDA, FIA and eight other industry bodies warn of the disruptive impact that would result if urgent action is not taken by EU authorities to recognise UK derivatives trading venues.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Funds to Participate in Commodity Derivatives

By Editors | 04/03/2019

The entry of funds into commodity derivatives is expected hasten the development of and attract long-term liquidity to India’s commodities markets.

Securities / Derivatives

India Offers FPIs a New Route to Debt Markets

By Editors | 04/03/2019

While the RBI introduces a new scheme to encourage FPI participation in India’s debt markets, SEBI has tweaked valuation norms make debt funds more secure for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Moves to Lower Trading Costs for Investors

By Editors | 04/03/2019

Fees SEBI charges to brokers, stock exchanges and companies seeking to list will be reduced, among other changes aimed at spurring capital market activity.

Securities / Derivatives

MSCI Decision Prompts CSRC Vow to Open China Derivatives Markets

By Editors | 04/03/2019

MSCI will quadruple the weighting of Chinese mainland shares in its global benchmarks this year. Remaining market accessibility issues must be addressed for future weight increases.

Securities / Derivatives

China Finalises Rules for Shanghai’s New Tech Board

By Editors | 04/03/2019

The CSRC has scrapped limits on first day gains of new IPOs, and will allow daily price fluctuations up to 20%. But, same day buying and selling of listed companies will be restricted.

Fintech / Regtech

India Tech Startups Lobby for Dual-Class Share Structures

By Editors | 01/03/2019

A lobby group for startups in India is urging the government to change the criteria for shares with differential voting rights to allow founders and promoters to better safeguard their ownership control.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Three Year Plan Lays Out Global Ambitions

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2019

HKEX plans to introduce A-share futures, expand the stock and bond connect schemes, enable remote market access for Asia Pacific brokers, and modernise its operations.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai’s New Technology Board Attracts Fund Manager Interest

By Editors | 28/02/2019

CSRC says at least 9 fund managers are seeking approval to issue equity investment products on the new board, which could be launched within the first half of this year.