Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

China to Expand Scope, Ease Requirements for QFII, RQFII Schemes

By Editors | 01/02/2019

New rules propose consolidating the QFII and RQFII into a single scheme, expanding the scope of investment products allowed and easing qualifying requirements for applicants.

Securities / Derivatives

China Consults on Rules for Shanghai’s New Science and Technology Board

By Editors | 31/01/2019

New rules under consultation cover auditing, issuance, listing, underwriting, trading and supervision of companies listed on the SSE’s new science and technology board.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea FSC Announces ‘Revitalisation Plan’ for KONEX Market

By Editors | 31/01/2019

New rules for the KONEX are aimed at boosting liquidity and trust in the market, while also making fundraising easier for SMEs and venture companies.

Market Infrastructure

JPM Asset Management Approved to Sell HK Funds in China

By Editors | 30/01/2019

Two of JPMorgan’s Hong Kong funds have been approved for distribution in China under the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Consults on Moving Bank Bill Futures to Cash Settlement

By Editors | 30/01/2019

The move is expected to increase participation from swap dealers and offshore entities in Australia’s most actively traded listed short term interest rate derivative.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues Proposals to Improve Market for REITs, InvITs

By Editors | 30/01/2019

The regulator proposes to reduce the minimum subscription and trading lot size to great retail investors greater access, while also increasing the leverage limit for InvITs.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Seeks Market Views on Paperless Securities Market

By Editors | 29/01/2019

Hong Kong is seeking industry feedback on plans to introduce new systems for a paperless securities market to enhance global competitiveness and increase market efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Seeks Faster Time-to-Market for IPOs

By Editors | 28/01/2019

The exchange is considering shortening the time it takes to price new shares and to bring pricing closer to the market trading, to address concerns that stocks tend to fall sharply after listing.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Grant More Foreign Firms Majority Ownership in Securities

By Editors | 28/01/2019

“In the next six months you will see more licences being granted,” CSRC vice chairman Fang Xinghai told Bloomberg on the the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.