Securities / Derivatives

AML / KYC

SEBI allows MFs to Invest in REITs, InvITs

By Samuel Riding | 16/01/2017

Merging of firms aims to widen public shareholdings; regulator also cuts brokerage levy.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Expands Margin Trading Universe

By Samuel Riding | 16/01/2017

Number of marginable stocks to be boosted from 61 to 200.

AML / KYC

HKMA Issues Operational Incidents Watch

By Samuel Riding | 13/01/2017

Regulator flags errors in OTC derivatives transactions, credit card applications.

Market Infrastructure

India’s NSE Wins Approval for International Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 12/01/2017

National Stock Exchange says to start international trading by mid-February.

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan to Revamp Trading Rights Rules

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

New regulations include changes in permissible actions against trading rights certificate holders.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Said to Ask NSE Take Remedial Action on HFT

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Regulator is also considering possibility of individual fault despite forensic audit conclusions.

Market Infrastructure

China Mulls Bitcoin Custody Platform

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Move aims to enhance security of trading in virtual currency after recent volatility.

Market Infrastructure

S.Korea to Develop ‘Full Scale’ Blockchain Infrastructure

By Samuel Riding | 11/01/2017

Korea Exchange also planning to use blockchain technology in OTC trading.

Market Infrastructure

India Opens 1st International Exchange

By Samuel Riding | 10/01/2017

INX features equity, currency and commodities derivatives; trade starts 16 January.