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Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Sandbox Admits SGX-Backed Digitised Securities Platform iSTOX
By Editors | 27/05/2019
From within the sandbox, iSTOX is currently onboarding the first batch of issuers and investors who will participate in issuance and trading of digitised securities starting in 4Q 2019.
Securities / Derivatives
India INX Allows Direct Trading on LME, ICE, Eurex, Euronext
By Editors | 24/05/2019
The first trade on the LME from India INX took place on 21 May, in copper.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Investigation Disclosure Obligation Presents Challenge to Industry
By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2019
The SFC has clarified aspects of the new disclosure obligation, but concerns remain over logistical and administrative burdens, say ASIFMA and Herbert Smith Freehills.
ESG / Sustainability
HKEX Consults on ESG Reporting Framework
By Editors | 24/05/2019
HKEX is reviewing its ESG reporting framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose and is up to date with investor and stakeholder expectations and international best practice.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Open Bond Futures Market to Domestic Banks
By Editors | 24/05/2019
Opening up bond futures trading to banks will improve volumes, liquidity, hedging tools, and price discovery across the broader bond market.
Market Infrastructure
Japan T+2 Settlement to Start on 16 July
By Editors | 23/05/2019
T+2 settlement to go live in Japan following working group discussions and the successful completion of operational checks.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Mulls Relaxation of Five Percent Rule
By Editors | 23/05/2019
Investors who own 5% or more of a listed company must disclose any ownership change within 5 days, a requirement that has prevented some institutional investors from exercising their voting rights.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Permits Mutual Funds to Trade Commodity Derivatives
By Editors | 23/05/2019
Mutual funds will be allowed to trade exchange-traded commodity derivatives, but cannot invest in physical goods, except through gold ETFs.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Pilot Cross-Market Bond Index Funds
By Editors | 22/05/2019
The CSRC and PBOC are planning to launch pilot bond index mutual funds that can be traded either on stock exchanges or the interbank market.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Extend After-Hours Session From 17 June
By Editors | 21/05/2019
The enhancement will provide investors greater flexibility during US market hours and improve risk management, HKEX says.
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