Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

China Announces RRR Cut, Other Measures to Boost Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024

Besides the 50bp RRR cut for banks, regulators pledged to bolster investment returns and incentivise SOEs to improve share price performance.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Financial Market Connectivity

By Editors | 24/01/2024

The MoU covers collaboration to support capital market connectivity, conduct joint research, and enhance cross-border investments, among other areas.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Propose to Lower Stockbroker Commission Rates

By Editors | 24/01/2024

The minimum PHP 20 currently charged by stock brokers per transaction was set 50 years ago in 1973.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024

The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea to Improve Interest Rate Fairness in Securities Industry

By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024

The new interest rate calculation system will enhance transparency, fairness and convenience for investors, the FSS said.

Securities / Derivatives

China Planning Package of Measures to Stabilise Stock Market – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024

Policymakers have earmarked at least CNY 300 billion of local funds and CNY 2 trillion of offshore funds to use to buy shares.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Develop GIFT City Markets for REITs, InvITs

By Ajoy K Das | 24/01/2024

Expert committee formed to recommend policy measures to facilitate the development of a REITs and InvITs ecosystem in GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Allow Withdrawals from National Pension System

By Ajoy K Das | 24/01/2024

The PFRDA will allow withdrawals up to 25 percent of subscriber’s contribution for specific purposes related to property, medical and business.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Review Brokers’ Internal Controls Next Month

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024

The circularisation exercise and internal control review will help to identify potential misconduct such as misappropriation of client assets.