Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    JPX Completes Transfer of TOCOM Products to Osaka Exchange

    By Editors | 28/07/2020

    Under the new integrated exchange, brokers need a single licence to trade both securities and commodities. Clearing houses JSCC and JCCH have also been integrated.

    Operational Risk

    FMSB Examines Remote Working Risks in FICC Markets

    By Editors | 28/07/2020

    FMSB has published a Spotlight Review on the risks of undertaking financial services activities through new working arrangements, and measures to mitigate these risks.

    Trading & Investment

    Why Do Electronic Traders Cancel Orders?

    By Jamil Nazarali | 28/07/2020

    Jamil Nazarali at Citadel Securities explains what ever-increasing speeds for issuing and canceling orders tell us about today’s market structure.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Launches A-share L&I Products, New Tech Index

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2020

    The new L&I products will enable directional trading in China A-shares. Meanwhile, the new Hang Seng Tech Index will facilitate the introduction of ETFs to track the tech sector.

    Market Data & Technology

    ASX Benchmarks Proposes Enhancements to BBSW Methodology

    By Editors | 27/07/2020

    Enhancements to the transaction layer of the BBSW calculation waterfall will increase the frequency with which BBSW rates are calculated using transaction data.

    Trading & Investment

    China: NEEQ Launches ‘Select Tier’, Most Stocks End Lower

    By Editors | 27/07/2020

    By the end of first day’s trading, about two-thirds of the 32 stocks launched on the new ‘Select Tier’ closed below their initial offering prices.

    Payments & Settlements

    FSC Korea to Overhaul Digital Finance Regulations – Report

    By Editors | 27/07/2020

    Mobile payment service providers will be allowed to offer deferred payment services, issue payment accounts to users, and enable larger transaction limits.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    IBF-MAS Initiative to Enhance Capabilities of Family Office Advisors

    By Editors | 27/07/2020

    A newly launched skills map for family office advisors will help them to deepen their skillsets, expand their career pathways, and enhance Singapore’s family office ecosystem.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Proposes to Allow Lower Public Holding of Large Caps Stocks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/07/2020

    Proposed listing rule amendments will allow some large listed issuers to have a public holding spread as low as 15%, compared to the current 25% minimum.

    Capital Adequacy

    CFTC Adopts New Swaps Rules Limiting Extraterritorial Oversight

    By Editors | 27/07/2020

    Chairman Heath Tarbert said it is unnecessary for the CFTC to be “the world’s policeman” for all swaps, given that most G20 jurisdictions have adopted similar swaps regulations.

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