Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    Seven Funds Get CSRC Approval for Shanghai Sci-Tech Board

    By Editors | 23/04/2019

    The first seven funds have been approved by the CSRC to invest in stocks on Shanghai’s new science and technology innovation board.

    Structural Regulation

    Korean FIs Should Strengthen Ties with ASEAN Countries – FSS

    By Editors | 22/04/2019

    FSS first senior deputy governor Yoo Kwang-yeol in a closed door meeting told Korean financial institutions with units in Southeast Asian countries to offer more localised financial services.

    Trading & Investment

    DSE Proposes Measures to Develop Bangladesh Capital Market

    By Editors | 22/04/2019

    After a major decline in market cap since last year, Dhaka Stock Exchange has submitted proposals to the regulator to help stimulate the market.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Amend Securities Law This Year

    By Editors | 22/04/2019

    China plans to amend its securities law within this year, with an aim to strengthening investor protection and enforcement against violators.

    Trading & Investment

    China Further Loosens Restrictions on Index Futures Trading

    By Editors | 22/04/2019

    Margin requirements, intraday volume restrictions and transaction fees have all been reduced, according to a statement from the CFFEX.

    Structural Regulation

    ISDA, FIA Respond to Singapore, Australia BMR Equivalence

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2019

    The associations say a preferred approach would be to recognise Singapore’s and Australia’s regimes as a whole rather than the current benchmark-by-benchmark approach.

    Market Abuse

    SFC Fines Hedge Fund Manager for Naked Short Selling

    By Editors | 19/04/2019

    Nine Masts Capital sold shares in Yuzhou Properties in May 2015 before a share placement was complete, based on verbal confirmation of its allotment.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSC to Use Technology to Deter Misleading Marketing

    By Editors | 19/04/2019

    The FSC wants to ensure consumers are protected as financial services become more accessible through digital platforms through the introduction of open banking.

    Trading & Investment

    TWSE to Monitor ETFs, ETNs for Pricing Discrepancies

    By Editors | 19/04/2019

    The TWSE will issue public notifications, based on comparisons of ETF and ETN price movements with the values of their underlying securities.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NAB Provisions Extra A$750mn for Customer Refunds

    By Editors | 19/04/2019

    The additional provisions reflect expected payouts for NAB’s employed advisers, and the costs to review advice provided by its self-employed adviser network.

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