Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Launches “Investor Risk Reduction Access” Platform

By Ajoy K Das | 21/11/2023

The platform will enable investors to continue to manage their portfolios even during unexpected technical glitches.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Considers How Banks Will Support Stock Trading During Typhoons

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2023

Banks would need to upgrade their systems to cope with a “potential new clearing arrangement for cheque payments”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SEC Charges Crypto Firm Kraken for Operating Without Registration

By Editors | 21/11/2023

The SEC said Kraken’s failure to register deprived investors of “significant protections” and “safeguards against conflicts of interest”.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Implement Position Limit Changes on 22 December

By Editors | 21/11/2023

The enhancements will boost the vibrancy and attractiveness of Hong Kong’s markets, said HKEX’s said Wilfred Yiu.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues Derivatives Trading Rules for Follow-up Consultation

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2023

Excessive speculative behaviour and overly complex products are restricted. Derivatives traders must meet suitability standards.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Pleased With Latest Findings from Corporate Governance Review

By Editors | 20/11/2023

The review found a reduction in long-serving INEDs and an increase in board diversity. HKEX has issued new guidance for INEDs.

Market Infrastructure

Indian Court Orders Calcutta Stock Exchange to Halt Trading on NSE

By Ajoy K Das | 20/11/2023

SEBI barred the CSE from operating its equities trading platform in 2013. It has since been allowing its members to trade on via the NSE. The agreement with NSE expired in September 2021.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Allows ODX to Launch Security Token Trading Platform

By Editors | 20/11/2023

Osaka Digital Exchange said its new platform, to be known as “START”, will launch by the end of the year.

Market Infrastructure

Asian Firms Must Tackle T+1 Long Before May

By Javier Hernani Burzaco | 19/11/2023

European and APAC firms that act quickly to prepare for T+1 settlement in North America would gain a competitive advantage, writes Javier Hernani Burzaco.