Securities / Derivatives

Crypto / Digital Assets

The Rise of the Crypto Hedge Fund: Opportunities and Challenges

By Hannah Cassidy | 27/08/2018

Cryptocurrency is fast establishing itself as a mainstream asset class, evident from the emergence of several new crypto hedge funds. However, given the complex regulatory and operational issues involved, it is important for firms to review crypto-related projects carefully and engage with regulators early to avoid costly surprises and delays.

AML / KYC

HKEX Unveils Details of New Northbound Investor ID Regime

By Garima Chitkara | 27/08/2018

HKEX to launch secure file transfer protocol service for exchange participants later this month to ensure smooth transition to new investor ID regime for northbound trading, set for 17 September.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Concerned About AUM Concentration Among Mutual Funds

By Garima Chitkara | 27/08/2018

SEBI chairman expressed concern about the high concentration of AUM among the top mutual funds and spoke of the need for greater competition in the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Grants Osaka Exchange FBOT Registration Status

By Editors | 23/08/2018

Osaka Exchange demonstrates the attributes of an established, organised exchange which is subject to continued oversight by regulators, the CFTC said.

Securities / Derivatives

Merrill Lynch High Speed Trading Under KRX Scrutiny

By Garima Chitkara | 22/08/2018

The public expressed concern through online petitions to the President’s office over Merrill Lynch’s high frequency trading operations in Seoul.

AML / KYC

SEBI Extends Deadline to Provide FPI Beneficial Ownership Details

By Garima Chitkara | 22/08/2018

Requirement to provide details of beneficial ownership extended to end-December, after market participants asked for a review of the FPI guidelines and more time to comply.

Market Infrastructure

A New Era for Sino-Foreign Securities JVs

By Benjamin Quinlan | 21/08/2018

For foreign players looking to set up a securities business in China, effectively monetising the JV opportunity isn’t so straightforward, and necessitates an in-depth understanding and review of strategic, regulatory, financial, and operational considerations.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong SFC Proposes New Rules For Securities Margin Financing

By Garima Chitkara | 20/08/2018

The regulator has launched a two-month consultation around stronger risk management standards to govern securities margin financing.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Cuts Time for Listing Debt Securities in Half

By Garima Chitkara | 20/08/2018

India’s securities regulator has cut the timeline for listing debt securities from 12 to six days to streamline the issuance process and make it more cost effective.