SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

China to Simplify Requirements Under QFII, RQFII Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 11/11/2023

PBOC and SAFE propose to simplify registration, currency conversion and account management requirements for foreign institutional investors.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Asset Management Taskforce Discusses Proposals for Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

Task force members discussed measures to attract foreign fund managers and increase retail access to alternative investments, unlisted stocks and overseas assets through funds.

Market Infrastructure

US Unit of China’s ICBC Suffers Ransomware Attack

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The attack disrupted some of ICBC’s systems and left some trades in the US Treasury and equity markets unable to settle.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Asks Brokers to Curb Leverage Bets by Hedge Funds – Report

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The CSRC is concerned that excessive leverage could cause excessive market risks, especially in a volatile stock market environment.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Taiwan Green Lights Cathay Securities STO Launch

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The STO is expected to raise TWD 30 million and commence trading on an STO platform built by Cathay Securities on 12 December.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Lists Third ETF Under Shenzhen Trading Link

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The new ETF, a collaboration between CGS-CIMB Securities and Fullgoal Asset Management, is the first CSI 1000 ETF listed outside of China.

ESG / Sustainability

India Makes Green Bonds Available to Non-resident Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023

The RBI has listed sovereign green bonds floated during the current financial year as available under the “Fully Accessible Route”.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Consult on Measures to Keep Market Open During Typhoons

By Editors | 09/11/2023

HKEX will commence a public consultation within this month on a proposed model for operating the stock market under severe weather.

Capital / Liquidity

SFC Issues Guidance on IPO Services Ahead of FINI Launch

By Editors | 09/11/2023

The SFC outlines risk management considerations for licensed corporations offering IPO services ahead of HKEX’s launch of a new IPO settlement platform.