Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai INE to Accept Govt Bonds as Margin Collateral

By Editors | 05/09/2021

Government bonds issued by the Ministry of Finance can be used as margin collateral provided they have a face value of at least CNY 1 million.

AML / KYC

SEBI Issues Guidelines on Accredited Investors Framework

By Editors | 05/09/2021

New circular covers eligibility criteria, validation for accreditation, the procedure to avail benefits linked to accreditation, and flexibility for investors to withdraw consent.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Plans Relaxation of Share Issuance Rules

By Editors | 04/09/2021

Under a new mechanism, listed companies would be able to secure approval for multiple batches of share issuances at once without having to apply for each one individually.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI to Enable Settlement of G-secs through ICSDs

By Editors | 04/09/2021

The move will enhance access for non-resident investors and facilitate the inclusion of Indian G-secs in global bond indices.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Consults on Tranche 3 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 04/09/2021

The changes relate to netting, settlement, reporting and other amendments. ASX plans to release the final rule changes 6 months before the April 2023 go-live.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tweaks Guidelines for Exchanges on Market Maker Use

By Editors | 03/09/2021

A one-year validity period is introduced for any board approval to introduce a liquidity enhancement scheme for a security, and removes a cap on how long it can be used.

Fintech / Regtech

Chinese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX

By Editors | 03/09/2021

Through the QDLP scheme, MAS-regulated ADDX will offer Chinese investors access to digital securities covering a broad range of asset types.

Securities / Derivatives

Deutsche Bank Reinstated as IPO Sponsor in Hong Kong

By Editors | 03/09/2021

The SFC has approved three new Deutsche Bank hires who can act as IPO sponsor principals, after its licence was suspended in July due to a staffing gap.

Securities / Derivatives

BNP Paribas to Form Wealth Management Venture in China

By Editors | 03/09/2021

BNP Paribas Asset Management will reportedly hold a majority stake in the planned venture with AgBank’s wealth management subsidiary.