Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Mizuho Seeking Licence to Establish China Securities Unit

By Editors | 24/11/2023

If approved, Mizuho will become the third Japanese firm after Nomura and Daiwa to establish a securities company in China.

Enforcement

EU Commission Fines Rabobank for Participating in Bond Trading Cartel

By Editors | 23/11/2023

Deutsche Bank also participated in the cartel but was not fined because it revealed the cartel to the Commission under its leniency programme.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Unveils Enhancements to Market Data Suite

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2023

From 1 December, HKEX will introduce new market data subscription options and reduce its mobile market data service fee.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Directs Stock Exchange to Tighten Short Selling Rules

By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

The regulator asked the SET to enforce stricter rules on short selling transactions, amid concerns of naked short selling in the market.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Launches New IPO Settlement Platform

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

The platform, known as FINI, shortens the IPO settlement cycle from five days to two days, lowering risks for issuers and investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Introduces Reforms to Allow IPO “Double Dipping”

By Editors | 22/11/2023

The reforms allow existing shareholders and cornerstone investors of a listing applicant to subscribe for or purchase further securities.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Partners CME Group, Nasdaq to Launch Semiconductor Futures

By Editors | 22/11/2023

New contract will make TAIFEX the only non-US exchange to list futures for four major US equity indexes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ICMA Offers Analysis of Risk Disclosures Used to Issue DLT-based Bonds

By Editors | 22/11/2023

The analysis identifies additional risk factors that feature in bond offering documents to address risks specific to the use of DLT.

Big Picture

ISDA, FIA, IIF Respond to FSB Consultation on CCP Resolution

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2023

The industry groups welcomed the FSB’s focus on CCP resolution, but have raised some concerns and suggestions for improvement.