Securities / Derivatives

    Enforcement

    China Hands IPO Bans to 139 Funds on STAR Market Violations

    By Editors | 25/07/2019

    The funds were handed bans of 6 and 12 months for making IPO applications for shares on Shanghai’s new tech board that exceeded the size of their investments.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSE, SSE to Explore Dual Listings, Offshore RMB Products

    By Editors | 23/07/2019

    BSE India and the Shanghai Stock Exchange have agreed to develop communication channels to facilitate cross-border capital market cooperation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Kicks Off Trading in New SSE STAR Market

    By Editors | 23/07/2019

    The first batch of 25 stocks raised over $5.4bn and ended the day higher by an average of 140% from their IPO prices, with some rising as much as 520% during the session.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Adjusts Timelines to Implement Recommended SFT Haircuts

    By Editors | 22/07/2019

    The FSB has adjusted the implementation timelines for its framework recommendations for haircuts on certain non-centrally cleared securities financing transactions to align with Basel III.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Announces 11 Measures to Open Up Financial Sector

    By Editors | 22/07/2019

    The measures ease restrictions on foreign investment in securities firms, asset management companies, FX brokerage, insurance and pension management, among others.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Myanmar Bourse May Open to Foreigners by Year-End

    By Editors | 17/07/2019

    Foreign investors will be allowed to hold up to a 35% stake in Myanmar-listed companies, as stipulated in the new Companies Law, which entered into force in August 2018.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Dhaka Bourse to Develop Tradeable Capital Market Indices

    By Editors | 17/07/2019

    The Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses, as strategic partners, will provide technical support to help the Dhaka Stock Exchange develop the new indices.

    Enforcement

    US SEC Penalises Nomura for Mis-sold Mortgage Backed Securities

    By Editors | 17/07/2019

    Nomura Securities International has agreed to repay approximately $25mn to affected customers and $1.5mn in SEC fines to settle the charges.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX RegCo Proposes Price Limits for Auction Mechanism

    By Editors | 16/07/2019

    SGX already uses dynamic circuit breakers during continuous trading, but there is currently nothing similar used during the opening, mid-day and closing auctions.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan Completes Migration to T+2 Securities Settlement Cycle

    By Editors | 16/07/2019

    Japan has migrated to its new T+2 securities settlement cycle, on schedule, following a final successful migration rehearsal test over the weekend.

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