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Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Proposes Enhancements to OTC Derivatives Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2019
In a joint consultation, the HKMA and SFC propose to mandate the use of UTIs in OTC derivatives trade reporting, and to discontinue masking relief for all jurisdictions but China.
Market Infrastructure
Bursa Malaysia Goes Live with T+2 Settlement
By Editors | 29/04/2019
Starting today (29 April), securities trade on Bursa Malaysia will be executed on T+2 settlement, a move first proposed in March 2018.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Seeks to Strengthen Singapore as a Global Hub for FX Trading
By Editors | 26/04/2019
MAS has reportedly been encouraging major FX players to build their systems, trading engines and data centres locally to reduce latencies from routing trades through other FX hubs.
Market Infrastructure
Shanghai, Switzerland to Explore Development of Stock Connect
By Editors | 25/04/2019
Under an updated MoU, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange to explore the feasibility of developing a stock connect programme.
Market Infrastructure
Shenzhen, Thailand Stock Exchanges to Develop Cross Border Products
By Editors | 25/04/2019
An MoU sign by the SZSE and SET this week will facilitate the development of cross-border products such as ETFs, depositary receipts, indices and green finance products.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Enables Greater Retail Access to REITs, InvITs
By Editors | 24/04/2019
The regulator has reduced the minimum subscription size and introduced defined trading lots for real estate and infrastructure investment trusts in India.
Securities / Derivatives
MPF Needs Greater Access to China Markets – HKIFA
By Editors | 24/04/2019
Hong Kong fund managers are asking for Shanghai and Shenzhen to be included in the list of overseas markets approved for MPF investment.
Market Infrastructure
China, Japan Sign Agreement to Facilitate ETF Cross-Listings
By Editors | 23/04/2019
The Shanghai Stock Exchange and Japan Exchange Group have signed an ETF Connectivity Agreement to streamline investment in the each other’s markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Seven Funds Get CSRC Approval for Shanghai Sci-Tech Board
By Editors | 23/04/2019
The first seven funds have been approved by the CSRC to invest in stocks on Shanghai’s new science and technology innovation board.
Securities / Derivatives
DSE Proposes Measures to Develop Bangladesh Capital Market
By Editors | 22/04/2019
After a major decline in market cap since last year, Dhaka Stock Exchange has submitted proposals to the regulator to help stimulate the market.
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