Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Moves to T+2 Stock Settlement

By Editors | 27/11/2018

Indonesia becomes the second Southeast Asian country to implement T+2 settlement, in a move that is expected to improve liquidity, reduce settlement risk and boost foreign participation.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues Tax Clarification for Foreign Institutional Bond Investors

By Editors | 26/11/2018

From 7 November 2018 until 6 December 2021, foreign institutions are exempt from income and value-added taxes on interest earned from bond investments in China.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Grants First Private Securities Exchange Licence to CapBridge

By Editors | 23/11/2018

The regulatory approval allows CapBridge to operate a private securities exchange, called ‘1exchange’, where investors can buy and sell securities issued by private companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Prescribe 10-Day Limit for Stock Suspensions

By Editors | 22/11/2018

The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchange have issued new rules limiting the duration of stock suspensions to 10 trading days.

Big Picture

Securities Sector Vulnerable to Cyber Threat – Report

By Editors | 22/11/2018

The securities market is particularly vulnerable to cyber threats due to the large number of participants and infrastructures and the complex interactions involved.

Big Picture

“Good Progress” On OTC Reform Among G20 Nations – FSB

By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2018

The FSB found progress in OTC reform implementation on among 24 member jurisdictions, with great strides on trade reporting and higher capital on non-centrally cleared derivatives.

Enforcement

Chinese Exchanges Implement Compulsory Delisting Norms

By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2018

The Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges have implemented rules on the criteria for compulsory delisting of firms accused of major securities, public health or national security related violations.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens Interbank Bond Market to Retail Investors

By Editors | 20/11/2018

Retail investors will be able to buy government bonds directly from bank branches or online, as policymakers seek to boost demand for government securities and offer investors more choice.

Crypto / Digital Assets

What SGX Expects of Listed Companies Conducting an ICO

By Boon Gin Tan | 20/11/2018

SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan offers clarity around the regulatory obligations of listed companies that may choose to offer ICOs as a way to finance business growth.