Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

TWSE Sets 26 October Launch Date for Odd-Lot Trading

By Editors | 06/08/2020

Currently, odd-lot trading is only permitted in after-hours trading. Starting 26 October, odd-lot orders will be accepted during the regular trading session.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Concludes Consultation on CHESS Replacement Timeline

By Editors | 05/08/2020

A four-week consultation on a new timeline for the CHESS replacement project has found that 91% of users can be ready by April 2022.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Postpones Penalties Under New Upfront Margin Collection Norms

By Editors | 05/08/2020

SEBI said the penalty provision for short-collection or non-collection of upfront margin in the cash segment will now be implemented from 1 September.

Securities / Derivatives

SSE, SZSE Issue Rules on the Exchange of Corporate Bonds

By Editors | 05/08/2020

The rules require companies that issue replacement bonds to exchange for maturing debt to make exchange offers to all bondholders on an “equal and voluntary basis”.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC, SSE, SZSE Issue New Rules for Index Funds

By Lucy Zhang | 05/08/2020

The guidelines are aimed at further regulating the establishment, operation and governance of index funds and protecting investors.

Big Picture

Regulatory Fragmentation in Markets Undermines Economic Recovery

By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2020

Fragmentation introduces distortions and inefficiencies, undermining financing when it is needed to facilitate the recovery from Covid-19, ASIFMA says in a new report.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka SEC Approves New Rules for REITs

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2020

Real estate developers and owners can convert fully completed properties into REITs for listing on the CSE.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Amends Rules to Lure Hong Kong Fund Managers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2020

A Cabinet level amendment will allow overseas investment funds and securities operators to temporarily operate from Japan.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX to Launch Asia’s First International REIT Futures

By Editors | 05/08/2020

Two new REIT futures contracts will launch on 24 August, both designed in accordance with CFTC guidelines to allow for distribution to US and global institutional investors.