Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    TWSE Sets 26 October Launch Date for Odd-Lot Trading

    By Editors | 06/08/2020

    Currently, odd-lot trading is only permitted in after-hours trading. Starting 26 October, odd-lot orders will be accepted during the regular trading session.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Concludes Consultation on CHESS Replacement Timeline

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    A four-week consultation on a new timeline for the CHESS replacement project has found that 91% of users can be ready by April 2022.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Postpones Penalties Under New Upfront Margin Collection Norms

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    SEBI said the penalty provision for short-collection or non-collection of upfront margin in the cash segment will now be implemented from 1 September.

    Trading & Investment

    SSE, SZSE Issue Rules on the Exchange of Corporate Bonds

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    The rules require companies that issue replacement bonds to exchange for maturing debt to make exchange offers to all bondholders on an “equal and voluntary basis”.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC, SSE, SZSE Issue New Rules for Index Funds

    By Lucy Zhang | 05/08/2020

    The guidelines are aimed at further regulating the establishment, operation and governance of index funds and protecting investors.

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Announces New Initiatives to Support SORA Adoption

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    The initiatives aim to catalyse greater activity in SORA markets, safeguard the benchmark’s integrity and enhance market confidence in SORA.

    Trading & Investment

    APAC Firms Lag in IBOR Transition Preparation – Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2020

    Apart from G-SIBs operation in the region, APAC firms are not prepared for the transition away from IBORs, according to a new report from Sia Partners.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CBA Increases Remediation Provisions Ahead of Full-Year Results

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    Customer remediation provisions have been increased by A$300mn, bringing CBA’s total remediation bill to A$834. The full-year results are due on 12 August.

    Structural Regulation

    Regulatory Fragmentation in Markets Undermines Economic Recovery

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2020

    Fragmentation introduces distortions and inefficiencies, undermining financing when it is needed to facilitate the recovery from Covid-19, ASIFMA says in a new report.

    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka SEC Approves New Rules for REITs

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2020

    Real estate developers and owners can convert fully completed properties into REITs for listing on the CSE.

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