Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

China Plans Crude Oil Futures Launch This Year

By Editors | 04/06/2014

China plans to launch its first crude oil futures contract this year as the nation further liberalises its capital markets.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Exchanges to Extend After-hours Futures Trading in November

By Editors | 03/06/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd said it will extend after-hours futures trading by 45 minutes in a move that could attract more trading from clients in the North American and European markets.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IOSCO Consults on Framework for Investor Education

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The need for investor education and financial literacy has never been greater than today amid a fast-evolving marketplace, says the International Organization of Securities Commissions as it issued a consultation paper seeking industry views on financial literacy.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Announces Re-appointments to the MAS Board of Directors

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the re-appointments of Lim Hng Kiang, the city-state’s Minister for Trade and Industry to the MAS board of directors as deputy chairman for a further period of two years with effect from 1 June 2014.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Exchanges Issues Guidance on Reverse Takeover and Acquisitions

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx), through its subsidiary the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, has published a guidance letter on the application of the reverse takeover norms in its listing rules.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Regulator Launches Online Platform for Merger and Takeover Disclosures

By Editors | 03/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new online platform to streamline the submission process for disclosures of dealings under takeovers and mergers code.

Trading & Investment

ASEAN Exchanges Launches Three New Tradable ASEAN Indices

By Editors | 30/05/2014

ASEAN Exchanges has launched an expanded FTSE ASEAN Index Series including a comprehensive suite of indices broadly covering the growing ASEAN equity market.

Structural Regulation

Singapore-listed Companies to Apply IFRS in 2018

By Editors | 30/05/2014

Singapore-incorporated companies listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) will apply a new financial reporting framework identical to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in 2018, according to the Singapore Accounting Standards Council.

Trading & Investment

Investment Data Management – Out of the Regulatory Shadow and Into the Business Spotlight

By Editors | 30/05/2014

Investment data is the basis for every investment decision, financial transaction and client communication – understand, harness and unleash it.