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Market Infrastructure
China-Japan ETF Connect Slow to Gain Traction
By Editors | 09/10/2019
Assets in the cross-border feeder ETFs have dropped in the three months since the scheme was launched, by more than two-thirds in the case of the Japan-invested assets.
Enforcement
Two Singaporeans Jailed for Spoofing Derivatives Market
By Editors | 08/10/2019
Two former directors of proprietary trading company Joerik Financial were jailed for fraud and dishonest conduct in relation to the trading of futures contracts.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Consults on Changes to Treasury Bond Futures Roll
By Editors | 07/10/2019
A new consultation paper outlines four options for changes to the roll structure and order management functionality for the 3 and 10 Year Treasury Bond Futures contracts.
Securities / Derivatives
IOSCO Publishes Updates on MMF, Securitisation Regulation
By Editors | 03/10/2019
The reports describe progress by IOSCO members to adopt legislation, regulation and other policies covering MMF and securitisation, considered priority reform areas by the G20.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Offers Additional Guidance on New Margin Financing Rules
By Editors | 02/10/2019
New FAQs make clear that deviations from the new rules after 4 October will not automatically be seen as noncompliance or result in disciplinary action.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea FSC Offers New Channels for Venture Capital Investment
By Editors | 01/10/2019
Securities, asset management and venture capital firms can obtain a license to operate a fund which raises capital from investors to list on the KRX and invests in unlisted companies.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Issues Norms for Funds on Money Market, Debt Valuations
By Editors | 01/10/2019
Mutual funds should value money market and debt securities using the waterfall approach on the basis of traded yields, SEBI said in a circular.
Securities / Derivatives
WFE Partners with UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative
By Editors | 30/09/2019
The WFE and SSE will collaborate to enhance ESG disclosure at stock exchanges. They have also jointly published a blueprint for embedding sustainability in stock exchange operations.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Proposes Anti-Corruption Measures for Listed Companies
By Editors | 30/09/2019
The consultation also proposes amendments to facilitate the electronic performance of corporate actions by securities holders.
Securities / Derivatives
FMA Issues Draft Guidance on Responsible Investment
By Editors | 30/09/2019
New Zealand’s FMA is seeking feedback on how responsible investment products should be described, labelled and promoted to investors.
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