Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea: Reforms Boost Appeal of Government Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2024

Research by ICMA and Bloomberg found increasing interest by international investors in the KTB market due to recent reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

FMSB Publishes Spotlight Review on Pre-Hedging Practices

By Editors | 28/07/2024

The Spotlight Review offers case studies to provide practical guidance and highlight the nuanced application of pre-hedging principles across different context.

Market Infrastructure

France Advocates for Coordinated Approach to T+1 Transition

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2024

AMF and Banque de France call for a “two-phased approach” to the transition, emphasising close cooperation with the UK and Switzerland.

Securities / Derivatives

PBOC, SAFE Simplify Requirements Under QFII, RQFII Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2024

QFII and RQFII registration, FX management, and account management requirements have been simplified to ease access for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

New Zealand FMA Issues Guidance on Protecting Client Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/07/2024

The guidance note applies to financial service providers that hold or deal with client money or property on behalf of clients, including stockbrokers and custodians.

Securities / Derivatives

PASLA Publishes APAC Securities Lending Market Guide 2024

By Editors | 26/07/2024

The guide provides information on securities finance markets across APAC, including recommendations for promoting more openness, transparency and efficiency.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Adopts Delegated Act to Postpone FRTB Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 26/07/2024

FRTB will be postponed in the EU to “preserve the global level playing field” for internationally active European banks in respect of their trading activities.

Securities / Derivatives

Most Individual Investors Lose Money on Intraday Trading: SEBI Study

By Ajoy K Das | 26/07/2024

Over 70 percent of individual investors engaging in intraday stock trading experienced losses during 2022-23, SEBI found in a new study.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Explores Benefits of Central Clearing for Bond, Repo Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/07/2024

The CFR says changes in the size and structure of the Australian bond and repo markets may have strengthened the case for introducing central clearing.