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Securities / Derivatives
Bangladesh Amends Listing Rules to Appease Retail Investors
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/03/2021
BSEC is proposing revisions to the listing rules to make the capital market more attractive for individual investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese State-backed Funds Intervene to Calm Market
By Editors | 11/03/2021
The government reportedly blocked social media mentions of the stock market while local media outlets downplayed recent market turbulence.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC to Limit Short-term Bond Issuance by Securities Firms
By Editors | 10/03/2021
Short-term bonds issued by securities firms will subject to a limit of 60% of net capital. The eligibility criteria have also been strengthened.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Issues Guidance for Bond Connect FX Settlement Banks
By Editors | 09/03/2021
Hong Kong FX Settlement Banks should ensure that FX conversion and hedging transactions arise from “genuine and reasonable” Bond Connect investment needs.
Securities / Derivatives
OSE, TOCOM Propose Revised Contingency Plans for Derivatives
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2021
The OSE and TOCOM have proposed revisions clarifying the standards by which they will halt and resume trading in the event of a disruption in the derivatives market.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Revamps Crude Palm Kernel Oil Futures Contract
By Editors | 09/03/2021
The enhancements aim to create an effective hedging instrument against the physical market and provide an alternative instrument for participants.
AML / KYC
SEBI Updates Rules on UCC, PAN Use in Commodity Derivatives
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2021
Execution of commodity derivatives trades will be prohibited without an upload of clients’ UCC details, which should be accompanied by the PAN or e-PAN.
AML / KYC
HK Bourse Offers Guidance on Compliance with BCAN Requirements
By Editors | 08/03/2021
Exchange participants are “strongly advised” to strengthen controls and take immediate action to rectify any breaches of BCAN requirements.
Market Infrastructure
BOJ Governor Says Climate Change Should Guide Monetary Policy
By Editors | 08/03/2021
The BOJ must speed up research and deepen its understanding of climate change and its impacts on monetary policy, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told parliament.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Stock Exchange Considers Allowing SPAC Listings
By Editors | 08/03/2021
IDX’s decision has reportedly prompted concerns about governance, investor protection and inflated valuations for early-stage companies.
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