Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Raises Margins on Futures, Options with High Open Interest

By Editors | 29/04/2019

The National Stock Exchange of India has raised trading margins required for stock futures and options by up to 300%, depending on market wide position limits.

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.