Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore Bourse Pushes into Foreign Exchange Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2019

    SGX wants to reduce its reliance on equity index derivatives by aggressively pushing into the FX markets over the next five years.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand to Allow Temporary Trading in Suspended Stocks

    By Editors | 12/06/2019

    For a one-month period in July, temporary trading will be allowed for SET listed securities that have been suspended for three months consecutively.

    Enforcement

    SEBI Proposes Informant Mechanism to Combat Insider Trading

    By Editors | 11/06/2019

    SEBI wants to institute a process that incentivises timely reporting of instances of insider trading and provides for the granting of rewards to whistleblowers.

    Market Infrastructure

    SFC Directs Prime Brokers on Regulatory Obligations

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2019

    If prime services are carried out in Hong Kong, prime brokers are expected to comply with Hong Kong rules and regulations regardless of where the risk positions are booked.

    Enforcement

    S. Korea: Nine Securities Firms, KSD Face Disciplinary Action

    By Editors | 11/06/2019

    The Korea Securities Depository and nine brokerages are facing penalties for inadequate internal controls over their offshore equities trading

    Enforcement

    Switzerland Fines Five Global Banks Involved in FX Trading Cartel

    By Editors | 10/06/2019

    Adding to the European Commission’s $1.2bn fine last month, Citigroup, Barclays, RBS, JP Morgan and MUFG have been fined $91mn by the Swiss Competition Commission.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI to Roll Out Retail FX Trading Platform in August

    By Editors | 10/06/2019

    The new trading platform is expected to improve pricing by unifying the existing fragmented market structure.

    Big Picture

    IOSCO Publishes Recommendations on Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 08/06/2019

    The report identifies the prerequisites for creating an ecosystem that facilitates sustainable finance, and sets out 10 recommendations for growth and emerging markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Macau Explores Establishment of Securities Market

    By Editors | 06/06/2019

    The move will help Macau diversify away from gaming as its main source of revenue, and align the territory with China’s plans for the Greater Bay Area.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SSE Approves First Three Companies to List on New Tech Board

    By Editors | 06/06/2019

    The three companies are among 117 that have so far applied for a listing. The three will now have to file listing registrations with the CSRC.

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