Securities / Derivatives

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Extends Agreement to Host Derivatives on CME Globex

By Editors | 18/09/2019

The extension of the CME Globex services will continue to provide global visibility, accessibility and connectivity to Bursa Malaysia derivatives products.

Securities / Derivatives

Chi-X Australia Launches Market-on-close Trading Solution

By Editors | 18/09/2019

The solution is said to be a potential game-changer for buy-side participants who need to place large orders benchmarked to closing prices.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Introduces Paperless Securities System

By Editors | 15/09/2019

Starting 16 September, all listed stocks and bonds must be issued and registered electronically, and no longer exist in paper form.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Annual Report Highlights Rising Interest from Global Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2019

SGX is exploring how new technologies can further add value for customers and improve operations, while its regulatory arm seeks a stronger presence and oversight.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKEX Seeks ‘Unprecedented’ Market Connectivity Via LSEG Merger

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2019

HKEX chief Charles Li says the merger would create the most important investment platform and risk management infrastructure for the free flow of global capital between the East and West.

Securities / Derivatives

Euroclear to Establish Link with China Interbank Bond Market

By Editors | 10/09/2019

The link will seek to simplify the process for foreign investors accessing the China interbank bond market and bring its cross-border settlement mechanism in line with global standards.