SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Market Infrastructure

    End of an Era for LIBOR Opens the Way for AONIA to Make its Mark in Australia

    By Pieter Bierkens | 01/08/2022

    Australia may see a shift away from BBSW to AONIA for products like cross-currency swaps and multi-currency lending facilities, says CBA’s Pieter Bierkens.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Revise Convertible Bond Rules

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    New trading rules and self-regulatory guidelines are aimed at preventing excess speculation and promoting the development of the convertible bond market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Extends Listing Rules to Cover Share Award Schemes

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The rule amendments relating to share schemes will come into effect on 1 January 2023, however issuers may adopt the amended rules earlier.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX, NSE Formally Launch Trading Link at GIFT City

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    NSE IFSC-SGX Connect is ready to trade and clear Nifty equity derivatives for global institutions, with seven SGX members already onboarded.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Launches First International Bullion Exchange

    By Editors | 01/08/2022

    The exchange is expected to facilitate efficient price discovery; ensure standardisation, quality assurance and sourcing integrity; and help bring more foreign traders to India.

    Capital / Liquidity

    SFC Fines Hedge Fund Manager for Liquid Capital Deficit

    By Editors | 31/07/2022

    KTF Capital Management had a HK$20mn deficit between 13 and 18 December 2018 but misrepresented to the SFC that it maintained sufficient liquid capital during the period.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Unveils Plans to Promote ‘New Capitalism’ Agenda

    By Editors | 31/07/2022

    JPX will develop an environment that promotes innovation and growth in companies, while also improving financial literacy and promoting asset building by households.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Rules for Mutual Fund ‘Execution-only’ Platforms

    By Editors | 31/07/2022

    Operators of platforms offering execution-only services in direct plans offered by mutual funds would have to register with SEBI, AMFI or stock exchanges.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korean Regulators Vow to Punish Illegal Short Selling Activities

    By Editors | 29/07/2022

    Regulators may revise laws as early as this year to require short sellers trading large quantities of stocks to file reports on their activity.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Finalises Revisions to Position Limits for SSO, SSF

    By Editors | 29/07/2022

    HKEX has confirmed plans to widen its position limit rules covering single stock options and futures and its flagship mini contracts.

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