Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC to Allow Hong Kong ETFs to Invest in Overseas Master ETFs

    By Editors | 17/12/2019

    The SFC will authorise index tracking feeder ETFs that want to invest in an overseas-listed, non-SFC authorised master ETF on a case-by-case basis.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Issues Pilot Rules for Spin-Off IPOs by Listed Companies

    By Editors | 17/12/2019

    To spin off a unit, a listed company should have three-year cumulative net profits of at least 600mn yuan, which is lower than the 1bn yuan requirement proposed in an August consultation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Asset Managers Looking to Boost ESG, Climate Efforts: SFC

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2019

    There is significant interest among asset management firms to step up their ESG efforts and management of environmental and climate risks, an SFC survey has found.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Unveils Framework for Monitoring Leverage-related Risks in Funds

    By Editors | 16/12/2019

    IOSCO has developed a framework for monitoring leverage across all types of investment funds globally, to help regulators assess leverage-related risks that can undermine financial stability.

    Enforcement

    FSC Korea Finalises Measures to Protect Investors From Risky Products

    By Editors | 16/12/2019

    The sale of highly complex derivative products will still be banned, but banks will be allowed to sell equity-linked trusts linked to the KOSPI 200, S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, HSCEI or Nikkei 225.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Finalises Enhancements to Pre-Opening Session, Volatility Controls

    By Editors | 16/12/2019

    The enhancements to the pre-opening session will be adopted in the second quarter of 2020. The stock-level volatility control mechanism will be expanded in the second half of 2020.

    Market Infrastructure

    LSEG to Provide Post Trade Technology for Philippine Bourse

    By Editors | 12/12/2019

    The Securities Clearing Corporation of the Philippines will use LSEG technology to enhance its clearing, settlement, risk and collateral management capabilities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASIC Allows Non-transparent Active ETFs to Remain Non-Transparent

    By Editors | 12/12/2019

    Active ETF providers will have to implement new controls to manage risks associated with internal market making models, but they will be allowed to continue to hide their holdings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    NZX, EEX to Jointly Pursue Carbon Market Opportunities

    By Editors | 12/12/2019

    NZX believes that the transparency and security of a regulated market like the European Energy Exchange will add value to the existing carbon market in New Zealand.

    Securities / Derivatives

    KRX to Simplify KOSDAQ Listing Requirements Next Year

    By Editors | 12/12/2019

    Korea Exchange plans to reform the listing requirements of the KOSDAQ market by shifting the focus to the future growth potential of companies.

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