SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

IMAS Launches New Model Framework for Discretionary Mandates

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2025

The Model Discretionary Investment Management Agreement aims to help improve operational efficiency and promote best practices.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA, PBOC Unveil Measures to Further Deepen Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2025

The measures include a new trade finance liquidity facility for CNY funds and an expansion of the Southbound leg of Bond Connect, among others

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX Starts Accepting CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2025

OTC Clear started accepting CGBs as margin collateral for Northbound Swap Connect. They will also be accepted for other derivative transactions by end Q1 2025.

Fintech / Regtech

KRX Finishes Building Naked Short Selling Detection System

By Editors | 15/01/2025

Connectivity tests have begun with institutional investors. Once these tests are complete, the NSDS will be used on a simulated market.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Sets Transition Period for Corporate Governance Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025

The changes mandate the establishment of audit committees within company boards to replace the traditional board of supervisors

Securities / Derivatives

SEC and ThaiBMA Release Updated Sample Bond Terms

By Editors | 14/01/2025

The revision reflects revised regulations on the issuance and offering of bonds and measure to enhance the effectiveness of the bondholders’ representative

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Includes Crypto Measures in Work Plan for 2025

By Editors | 14/01/2025

The annual work plan also includes measures to support market stability and the real economy, promote innovation in the financial industry, and enhance the capital market.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches Renewable Energy Subsector for PLCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2025

The new RE subsector will offer investors a more streamlined view of the many industries listed on Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

TPEx to Streamline Reporting Process for OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 14/01/2025

In the future, trade data will be transmitted to TAIFEX’s CCP in real-time upon trade execution, and simultaneously sent to TPEx’s trade repository