Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

HKEX Squeezes Shorting Options

By Samuel Riding | 28/06/2016

From 4 July, fewer stocks become eligible to be shorted following periodic review of criteria.

Structural Regulation

Shanghai Banks Finalise Tech Investment Plans

By Samuel Riding | 28/06/2016

Programme allows banks to circumvent restrictions on investment in non-financial companies.

Structural Regulation

Brexit: And Now for Something Completely Different

By Peter Guy | 27/06/2016

The entire framework and purpose of EU financial regulations has been thrown into uncertainty.

Structural Regulation

Shareholders of Indian Stock Exchanges Approve Listings

By Samuel Riding | 27/06/2016

BSE and NSE advance listing plans, with the latter under pressure from major shareholders.

Structural Regulation

SFC Calls for Tougher Action on Structured Products

By Samuel Riding | 27/06/2016

Regulator says SEHK should take ‘more severe regulatory action’ on active quote requirements.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Japan Says Shouldn’t Delay Swaps Collateral Rule

By Samuel Riding | 24/06/2016

Regulator says it would ‘be sounder’ to implement rules on schedule.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Freezes Reviews of Brokerage’s IPOs

By Samuel Riding | 24/06/2016

Southwest Securities said to be one of the most active players in backdoor listings.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam to Issue Covered Warrant Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/06/2016

New regime to preface introduction of more complex products to derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

India Set to Scrap Start-up Exchange Plans

By Samuel Riding | 23/06/2016

Securities regulator considering whether start-ups should be able to list on main exchanges.