SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Weekly Options on Hang Seng TECH Index

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2024

In November, HKEX will also launch weekly options on stocks including HSBC Holdings, Alibaba, Tencent Holdings and BYD.

Enforcement

Indonesia: IDX Dismisses Five Employees for IPO-related Bribery

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2024

The OJK said it supports the “firm steps” taken by IDX in imposing sanctions on the violating parties.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches Non-deliverable Forwards in Interbank Market

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024

CFETS said the introduction of foreign currency NDFs will help market participants better hedge their forex risks.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Outlines Three-Step Plan to Expand KOFR Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024

FSC Vice Chair Kim So-young said KOFR adoption is no longer a matter of choice but a practical necessity that must be swiftly implemented.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Starts Participating in Open Market Bond Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024

The PBOC is expected to participate in treasury bond trading more regularly to manage financial system liquidity and the yield curve.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Allow Shareholder Say in MII Director Appointments

By Ajoy K Das | 02/09/2024

SEBI proposes to allow shareholders to participate in selecting public interest directors for the boards of market infrastructure institutions.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Require PLCs to Hold Hybrid or Physical AGMs

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2024

The SC and Bursa Malaysia said more than 50% of PLCs are still holding fully virtual AGMs even after the end of the pandemic.

Fintech / Regtech

KOFIA Introduces New Warning System for K-OTC Market

By Editors | 02/09/2024

The new system will warn investors when K-OTC stocks are exhibiting signs of market manipulation or abnormal price surges.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Expanding Scope of Informal Guidance Scheme

By Ajoy K Das | 01/09/2024

SEBI proposes that stock exchanges, clearing corporations, depositories and managers of pooled investment vehicles should be included in the informal guidance scheme.