Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

Vietnam’s SSC to Beef up Handling of Stock Market Violations

By Editors | 25/01/2019

The SSC is coordinating with Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Securities to ensure violators face criminal charges in addition to the existing administrative sanctioning regime.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Seeks Power to Cancel Error Stock Trades

By Editors | 25/01/2019

KRX is seeking new powers that will allow it to intervene to cancel stock trading orders made in error to better guarantee market stability and protect investors.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand FMA, NZX To Undertake Capital Markets Review

By Editors | 25/01/2019

An industry working group established by the NZX and FMA and supported by EY will provide recommendations to increase the depth and attractiveness of New Zealand’s capital markets.

Market Infrastructure

China Approves Plan for New ‘Nasdaq-Style’ Tech Board in Shanghai

By Editors | 25/01/2019

Authorities have reportedly already approached potential IPO candidates for the SSE’s new science and technology board. Draft listing rules are expected as early as this month.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Research Unit Offers Recommendations for Capital Market Development

By Editors | 24/01/2019

The report highlights the importance of macroeconomic stability, market autonomy, strong legal frameworks and effective regulatory regimes in supporting capital market development.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea Broadens Professional Investor Pool to Boost Capital Markets

By Editors | 23/01/2019

In addition to easing the requirements for registering as a professional investor, the FSC will introduce a new class of brokerage firm that will specialise in channelling funds to SMEs.

Market Infrastructure

China, Germany Enhance Capital Markets, Banking Cooperation

By Editors | 23/01/2019

The two countries will promote depository receipts, build an offshore market for A-share index derivatives in Frankfurt, and improve access for banks and insurers in either market.

Securities / Derivatives

Bank of Korea to Entrust Foreign Reserves to Local Asset Managers

By Editors | 22/01/2019

South Korea’s central bank said it plans to entrust local asset managers with up to $300mn of its investments in developed markets.

Securities / Derivatives

China Bourses Ease Restrictions on Lending Against Pledged Shares

By Editors | 22/01/2019

The SSE and SZSE have extended the repurchase period for pledged shares to over three years and loosened restrictions on the number of shares that can be pledged.