Securities / Derivatives

    Capital / Liquidity

    Singapore Proposes Liquidity Risk Management Rules for Fund Managers

    By Samuel Riding | 30/10/2017

    MMFs will face more enforceable requirements than other portfolios, including rules on average maturity, 1-day/5-day redemption.

    Market Infrastructure

    Indonesia, Vietnam Join Virtual Currency Clampdown

    By Editors | 30/10/2017

    Indonesian central bank says ‘financial innovation’ requires pre-approval; State Bank of Vietnam to pass law outlawing virtual currencies next year.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Extends After-hours Index Futures Trading

    By Editors | 23/10/2017

    From 6 November, trading in mini and full versions of HSI and HSCEI index futures will be extended to 1am Hong Kong time.

    AML / KYC

    India to Allow Currency Hedging by Non-resident Companies

    By Samuel Riding | 19/10/2017

    RBI (the Reserve Bank of India) will allow central treasuries used by non-resident companies to hedge their rupee currency risk from trade transactions.

    Enforcement

    India Releases Draft Rules for Electronic Trading Platforms

    By Editors | 16/10/2017

    Move comes as National Stock Exchange bids to end case of alleged unfair access via its co-location facility by offering to pay fine.

    Market Infrastructure

    US, Europe Agree Margin Requirement, Trading Venue ‘Comparability’

    By Editors | 16/10/2017

    Swap dealers or major market participants subject to EC margin rules can assume ‘substituted compliance’ when dealing in US.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX to Revamp Securities Trading, Market Practice Rules

    By Editors | 11/10/2017

    Proposed market practice rules would end requirement that senior managers pre-approve staff to trade so long as customer information is protected.

    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong-China to Share Stock Connect Broker, Trader Names

    By Editors | 11/10/2017

    SFC chief says move will enhance market transparency and surveillance, and improve efficiency in cracking down on malpractice.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Enters 2nd Phase of Blockchain-based Payments Trial

    By Editors | 09/10/2017

    Trial has already been completed on interbank transfers; blockchain programme will be extended to include securities sector as well as payments.

    Market Infrastructure

    Top CSRC Official Calls on Derivatives Industry to Develop OTC Options

    By Samuel Riding | 04/10/2017

    Vice chair Fang Xinghai says stock index futures market has been ‘substantially restored’ since outright ban in September 2015.

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