Securities / Derivatives

    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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