Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Mainland Investors Gain Access to HK Stock Research

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2018

New rules enable better access to research reports and advice on HK-listed stocks, and opportunities for HK securities firms to distribute their research through mainland firms.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Exchange Tightens Rules on Backdoor Listings, Shell Activities

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2018

Hong Kong stock exchange proposes tightening reverse takeover rules and continuing listing criteria to address concerns about backdoor listings through shell companies by firms that may not otherwise qualify.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Launches Crude Oil Futures

By Garima Chitkara | 04/07/2018

Crude oil futures started trading on 2 July following an agreement with ICE Futures Europe; contracts denominated in NTD are targeted towards retail investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand’s Securities Firms Seek to Launch Joint Crypto Exchange

By Emma Zhou | 03/07/2018

Security companies in Thailand are looking to join hands in setting up a crypto exchange, believing customers will prefer trading with known securities businesses.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Accept AAA-rated Sovereign Securities as Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2018

Clearing arm of BSE’s India INX at GIFT City will accept AAA-rated international sovereign securities with maturities over 5 years as collateral from clearing members and custodians, starting with US treasuries.

Securities / Derivatives

India Mulls Allowing Mutual Funds in Commodities Derivatives – Report

By Garima Chitkara | 28/06/2018

Market regulator SEBI discussing whether to allow retail investors to participate in commodity derivatives through mutual funds; may also allow derivatives based on commodity indices.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Finalises OTC Derivatives Framework

By Garima Chitkara | 28/06/2018

HKMA and SFC published conclusions from their March 2018 consultation on LEI requirements, reporting norms and platform trading.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Introduces Dual Class Shares Structures

By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2018

New rules on dual class shares will permit equal voting process on certain issues and cap multiple voting shares at 10 votes a share, with sunset clauses to auto-convert them to ordinary voting shares.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka Bourse To Launch New Board for SMEs

By Garima Chitkara | 27/06/2018

The Colombo Stock Exchange and the securities regulator are launching an SME board next week to encourage equity financing by small firms and boost growth and corporate governance in the sector.