SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Securities / Derivatives

Morgan Stanley Closer to Full Ownership of China Brokerage

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/01/2022

Morgan Stanley will increase its stake in its China securities joint venture to 94 percent, subject to regulatory approvals.

Securities / Derivatives

CCB Issues First Green Bond Under Common Ground Taxonomy

By Editors | 03/01/2022

$500mn worth of floating rate senior green notes were issued by China Construction Bank’s Macau branch using the China-EU Common Ground Taxonomy.

Fintech / Regtech

Tokyo Bourse Tests Earnings Report Disclosure in HTML Format

By Editors | 03/01/2022

HTML will make text conversion, mechanical processing, and Japanese-to-English translation of the disclosed information easier compared to PDF, the TSE said.

Market Infrastructure

Sri Lanka Takes Step Forward on CCP Establishment

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 03/01/2022

A newly-formed committee will identify the CCP’s operating model and propose the necessary procedures for its establishment, including procurement.

Securities / Derivatives

CFFEX Halves Settlement Fees in Financial Futures Markets

By Editors | 31/12/2021

Settlement fees for stock index futures and government bond futures will be halved in 2022. Further enhancements are planned in the year ahead.

Capital / Liquidity

CBIRC Finalises Liquidity Management Rules for WMPs

By Darien Choong | 30/12/2021

The rules emphasise the integration of liquidity risk management throughout the entire process of wealth management business operations.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Grants In-principle Approval for Two SPAC Listings

By Editors | 30/12/2021

Temasek-backed Vertex Venture Holdings and Tikehau Capital have received eligibility-to-list letters from SGX following their SPAC listing applications.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Unveils Initiatives to Open Access to China ETFs, Bonds

By Editors | 29/12/2021

SGX and SZSE have signed an MoU to establish an ‘ETF Connect’ mechanism. SGX is also in discussions with CFETS to establish bond market connectivity.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Drafts New Rules for Domestic Firms Seeking Overseas IPOs

By Manesh Samtani | 29/12/2021

Companies seeking overseas listings, including those with VIE structures, will have to first register with the CSRC. International banks underwriting such listings must also register.