Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Stricter Foreign Investment Approvals Will Hurt Japan Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2019

A proposal to adjust the notification threshold for foreign investors in Japan is reportedly being called “idiotic” by JPX chief Akira Kiyota.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Announces Final Changes to Listing Rules

By Editors | 10/10/2019

The main changes relate to increased reporting, better and more timely disclosure by listed investment companies, and new measures to address listing rule breaches.

Sanctions

Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules for REITs

By Editors | 10/10/2019

The SEC hopes to develop a viable REIT market to provide funding for infrastructure projects and investment opportunities for local investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Prescribes New Limits for Debt Fund Exposures

By Editors | 10/10/2019

The regulatory has prescribed new limits for debt mutual funds’ investment in unlisted, unrated and credit enhanced securities, and tightened sector and group level exposure limits.

Securities / Derivatives

Governance of OTC Derivatives Data Elements Finalised

By Editors | 10/10/2019

The FSB has now published the final governance arrangements for both the UTI and UPI, while CPMI-IOSCO has published the same for the other critical data elements.

Securities / Derivatives

UPDATED – SFC to Raise Investor Compensation Limit

By Editors | 09/10/2019

Respondents to an April 2018 consultation strongly supported an increase in the compensation limit, among other proposals, which the SFC expects to implement in early 2020.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Closing Auction Expands to All Equities, Funds

By Editors | 09/10/2019

The move will help improve trading liquidity at close, simplify trading operations for market participants, and standardise closing times for equities.

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.