Securities / Derivatives

Capital / Liquidity

US SEC Proposes Measures to Enhance Clearing House Resilience

By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2023

The proposal would require clearinghouses to monitor margin exposures more closely and make intraday margin calls as frequently as needed.

Capital / Liquidity

CDS Payments Not Triggered by Credit Suisse Bond Wipe-out

By Editors | 18/05/2023

The EMEA Credit Derivatives Determination Committee was asked to rule on whether the Credit Suisse takeover should trigger insurance payouts on bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Bourse to Launch Options on STAR Market ETF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/05/2023

The options will be linked to an ETF that tracks the biggest 50 stocks on the STAR Market. The options are expected to launch within weeks.

Securities / Derivatives

Futu, Tiger Brokers to Delist from Chinese App Stores

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The online brokers were ordered in December to stop opening accounts for mainland investors to invest in Hong Kong and US markets.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA, LuxSE Launch New Sustainable Bond Database

By Editors | 17/05/2023

Data is available on more than 8,700 listed green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds aligned with ICMA’s Principles.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Chief Outlines Measures to Develop REITs Market

By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2023

REITs could be allowed under Stock Connect, structured in a corporate (rather than trust) form, and add a renminbi counter for trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Commences Review of Capital Markets Law

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The review is part of the SC’s efforts to modernise the law, promote efficiencies, maintain capital market competitiveness, and ensure investors are protected.

Enforcement

Korea to Investigate CFD Trades for Links to Stock Manipulation

By Mark Johnston | 16/05/2023

The FSC said it has confirmed that a “significant number” of CFD accounts were involved in last month’s stock crash.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Issues “Close-to-Final” Derivatives Reporting Rule Updates

By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2023

MAS set October 2024 as the commencement date for its new OTC derivatives reporting rules, aligning with ASIC.