Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and UAE to Connect Debt Capital Markets

By Editors | 24/12/2024

HKMA and CBUAE aim to “allow seamless and cost-effective cross-border debt securities issuance, trading, investment, settlement as well as collateral management.”

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Integrate ISSB Standards

By Editors | 24/12/2024

Large issuers must use the ISSB Standards for their sustainability disclosures starting with the 1 January 2025 annual reporting period.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC, SFC Finalise Enhancements to Funds Recognition Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2024

SFC’s Julia Leung said the enhancements will expand the business potential for asset managers and the diversity and scale of MRF products.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Agri-Derivatives Trading Suspension for One Month

By Editors | 23/12/2024

The one-month extension, instead of the three one-year extensions seen since 2021, is viewed as a signal that the suspension might be lifted early next year.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Proposes to Enhance IPO Pricing and Offering Mechanism

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2024

Among its proposals, HKEX is exploring allowing a “staggered release” of the IPO lock-up for cornerstone investors.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Recovers from Worst Market Disruption in Four Years

By Editors | 23/12/2024

No trade settlements took place on Friday due to a “CHESS batch settlement delay”. Engineers had to work through the weekend to resolve the issue.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Government Asked to Explain ‘Sluggish’ Sales of Retail Infrastructure Bond

By Editors | 22/12/2024

Hong Kong officials Christopher Hui and Paul Chan both attributed the undersubscription to a wider range of attractive investment options in the market.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Announces Measures to Restore FX Market Stability and Strengthen FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 21/12/2024

Banks allowed to borrow more USD overseas; regulations on stress buffer capital and foreign currency liquidity stress tests deferred; risk weighting changes

Securities / Derivatives

Abaxx to Launch Nickel Futures in Singapore on 10 Jan

By Editors | 20/12/2024

The futures contracts are designed to deliver better price discovery and risk management tools for market participants in nickel sulphate.