Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Defers Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Equity Options

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

The SFC is delaying margin requirements for non-centrally cleared equity options to align with the UK and EU’s timelines.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Holiday Trading to Include Currency Futures, Options from 29 March

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2024

HKEX will include currency futures and options in derivatives holiday trading starting from 29 March 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

Beijing Stock Exchange Commences Corporate Bond Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2024

Three bonds raised a combined CNY 2.48 billion; enterprise bond trading on the BSE is expected to broaden China’s capital markets.

Enforcement

Korea Confirms Illegal Short Selling by Two More Global Banks

By Editors | 15/01/2024

The FSS said it has confirmed that two investment banks submitted naked short selling orders worth a combined KRW 54 billion.

Enforcement

US SEC, DOJ Settle Morgan Stanley Block Trading Probe

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2024

Morgan Stanley agreed to pay more than USD 249 million to settle fraud charges and for failing to enforce information barriers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Ease Fundraising Rules for Listed Companies

By Ajoy K Das | 15/01/2024

SEBI proposes to allow certain public investors to contribute towards MPS without being classified as promoter

Securities / Derivatives

Lion Global Investors Unveils Singapore’s First Actively Managed ETF

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2024

The active ETF, launched in collaboration with Nomura Asset Management, employs AI models for dynamic portfolio management.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Support More Mainland Firms to List in Hong Kong

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/01/2024

Under the MoU, HKEX will support Xi’an-based companies that are interested in seeking a listing in Hong Kong.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Approves Rule Changes Permitting Bitcoin ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/01/2024

The regulator has also announced investor protection requirements, adding that exchanges will have to adhere to rules to prevent fraud and manipulation.