Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Tokyo Commodity Exchange Proposes Trading Rule Revisions

By Editors | 29/07/2020

TOCOM plans to revise its trading rules to coincide with the launch of a next-gen derivatives trading system known at J-GATE 3.0 in Q3 2021.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Warns Derivatives Issuers to Ensure Compliance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2020

Self-assessments by derivatives issuers have identified risks stemming from the way they handle client money, provide advice to retail clients, and handle vulnerable customers.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Launches New Indicator to Monitor RFR Adoption in Derivatives

By Editors | 28/07/2020

The indicator is intended to help derivatives market participants keep tabs on progress to shift to risk-free rates ahead of the end of 2021, when LIBOR is due to be discontinued.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX Completes Transfer of TOCOM Products to Osaka Exchange

By Editors | 28/07/2020

Under the new integrated exchange, brokers need a single licence to trade both securities and commodities. Clearing houses JSCC and JCCH have also been integrated.

Big Picture

FMSB Examines Remote Working Risks in FICC Markets

By Editors | 28/07/2020

FMSB has published a Spotlight Review on the risks of undertaking financial services activities through new working arrangements, and measures to mitigate these risks.

ESG / Sustainability

CDSB Issues New Guidance to Mainstream Climate Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2020

The new Climate Guidance will help enhance reporting quality by addressing the lack of decision-useful material climate information for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Why Do Electronic Traders Cancel Orders?

By Jamil Nazarali | 28/07/2020

Jamil Nazarali at Citadel Securities explains what ever-increasing speeds for issuing and canceling orders tell us about today’s market structure.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Launches A-share L&I Products, New Tech Index

By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2020

The new L&I products will enable directional trading in China A-shares. Meanwhile, the new Hang Seng Tech Index will facilitate the introduction of ETFs to track the tech sector.

Securities / Derivatives

China: NEEQ Launches ‘Select Tier’, Most Stocks End Lower

By Editors | 27/07/2020

By the end of first day’s trading, about two-thirds of the 32 stocks launched on the new ‘Select Tier’ closed below their initial offering prices.