Securities & Trading
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Indonesia, Vietnam Join Virtual Currency Clampdown
Editors, Regulation Asia October 30, 2017Indonesian central bank says ‘financial innovation’ requires pre-approval; State Bank of Vietnam to pass law outlawing virtual currencies next year.
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Hong Kong Extends After-hours Index Futures Trading
Editors, Regulation Asia October 23, 2017From 6 November, trading in mini and full versions of HSI and HSCEI index futures will be extended to 1am Hong Kong time.
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India to Allow Currency Hedging by Non-resident Companies
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia October 19, 2017RBI (the Reserve Bank of India) will allow central treasuries used by non-resident companies to hedge their rupee currency risk from trade transactions.
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India Releases Draft Rules for Electronic Trading Platforms
Editors, Regulation Asia October 16, 2017Move comes as National Stock Exchange bids to end case of alleged unfair access via its co-location facility by offering to pay fine.
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US, Europe Agree Margin Requirement, Trading Venue ‘Comparability’
Editors, Regulation Asia October 16, 2017Swap dealers or major market participants subject to EC margin rules can assume ‘substituted compliance’ when dealing in US.
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SGX to Revamp Securities Trading, Market Practice Rules
Editors, Regulation Asia October 11, 2017Proposed market practice rules would end requirement that senior managers pre-approve staff to trade so long as customer information is protected.
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Hong Kong-China to Share Stock Connect Broker, Trader Names
Editors, Regulation Asia October 11, 2017SFC chief says move will enhance market transparency and surveillance, and improve efficiency in cracking down on malpractice.
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Singapore Enters 2nd Phase of Blockchain-based Payments Trial
Editors, Regulation Asia October 9, 2017Trial has already been completed on interbank transfers; blockchain programme will be extended to include securities sector as well as payments.
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Top CSRC Official Calls on Derivatives Industry to Develop OTC Options
Samuel Riding, Regulation Asia October 4, 2017Vice chair Fang Xinghai says stock index futures market has been ‘substantially restored’ since outright ban in September 2015.
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Vietnam to Increase Scrutiny of Electronic Trading for Security Loopholes
Editors, Regulation Asia October 4, 2017Brokerages will be required to report more data, ensure their systems are transparent, fair, secure and compliant with national laws.
