Securities / Derivatives

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Sets 13 June Launch Date for New VaR Platform

    By Editors | 17/05/2022

    The VaR Platform will replace the existing flat-rate model for calculation of margin and HKSCC Default Fund contributions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SSE Consults on Market Making Rules for STAR Market

    By Darien Choong | 17/05/2022

    The consultation comes as the CSRC releases final regulations on the introduction of a market-making mechanism for the STAR Market.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Consults on Final Derivatives Reporting Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2022

    ASIC will implement the UTI and LEI requirements on 1 October 2023, and the UPI and CDE on 1 April 2024.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India’s NSDL Launches Blockchain Platform for NCD Market

    By Editors | 16/05/2022

    The new platform will record NCD creation, continuously monitor covenants and asset cover, and track credit ratings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Revises Framework for Calculating Margin Requirements

    By Editors | 14/05/2022

    The margin requirements calculated for derivatives will be based on the fixed beginning-of-day margin parameters.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Launches New Practice Guidelines for Securities Industry

    By Editors | 13/05/2022

    A new database will be established to maintain records on China’s 360,000 brokers. The process for Hong Kong and Taiwan licensees to practice in the mainland is simplified.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Listed Companies Form New Industry Body

    By Editors | 13/05/2022

    The new association will serve as a platform for thought leadership and advocacy, ESG ecosystem building, and corporate access and investor relations.

    Enforcement

    MAS Imposes S$100,000 Civil Penalty for False Trading

    By Editors | 13/05/2022

    A woman pledged shares for margin purposes, then bought more near the close to artificially raise their closing prices and increase the value of her collateral.

    Fintech / Regtech

    CBOE Australia Commences Trading in First Three Crypto ETFs

    By Editors | 13/05/2022

    Cosmos launched a feeder ETF offering indirect bitcoin exposure. 21Shares and ETF Securities launched a bitcoin ETF and an ether ETF, offering direct exposure.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK Unveils Legislative Agenda for Financial Services, Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022

    The agenda includes support for safe crypto adoption, stronger powers to tackle illicit finance, and better fraud protections for consumers.

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