Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Plans to Move to One-Hour Stock Settlement Cycle

By Editors | 06/09/2023

India just completed a move from T+2 to T+1 settlement in January. Reportedly, implementation of one-hour settlement is likely by March 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian REITs Form Industry Body to Promote Industry Growth

By Mark Johnston | 05/09/2023

Four listed REITs have established a new association to advance the growth and development of the REITs sector.

Securities / Derivatives

APRA Review Finds Gaps in Super Fund Valuation Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2023

The review was conducted in late 2022, ahead of new investment governance standards taking effect in January.

Crypto / Digital Assets

LSEG to Push Forward Plans to Develop Digital Markets Business

By Editors | 05/09/2023

LSEG has been exploring a possible blockchain-powered trading venue for about a year and has now reached an “inflection point”.

Fintech / Regtech

China Enhances Monitoring of Programme Trading in Stock Market

By Editors | 05/09/2023

The enhanced monitoring programme seeks to address concerns over rising algorithmic trade-driven market volatility.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Adds Financial Recovery Tools to Operational Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2023

The amendments will take effect on 1 December, introducing five recovery tools to help manage a potential default by a market participant.

Fintech / Regtech

The Future of Investment Advice

By Siva Ramachandran | 04/09/2023

Policy experts from CFA Institute discuss key regulatory and technology trends that will impact how investment advice is delivered.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves Fund Sales Licence for HSBC Subsidiary

By Editors | 04/09/2023

The HSBC subsidiary becomes the first wealth management firm to hold both an insurance brokerage and a fund sales licence in China.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Proposes Formation of New Agency to Validate Performance Claims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2023

SEBI proposes to create a new independent body that would validate performance claims made by intermediaries such as fund managers and investment advisers.