Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Bourse to Launch Options on STAR Market ETF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/05/2023

The options will be linked to an ETF that tracks the biggest 50 stocks on the STAR Market. The options are expected to launch within weeks.

Structural Regulation

Futu, Tiger Brokers to Delist from Chinese App Stores

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The online brokers were ordered in December to stop opening accounts for mainland investors to invest in Hong Kong and US markets.

Structural Regulation

EU Considers Lowering Wealth Threshold for Professional Investors

By Mark Johnston | 17/05/2023

A draft document reveals a European Commission plan to revise MiFID II rules to lower the criteria for being classified as a professional investor.

Trading & Investment

SFC Chief Outlines Measures to Develop REITs Market

By Manesh Samtani | 17/05/2023

REITs could be allowed under Stock Connect, structured in a corporate (rather than trust) form, and add a renminbi counter for trading.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC Commences Review of Capital Markets Law

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The review is part of the SC’s efforts to modernise the law, promote efficiencies, maintain capital market competitiveness, and ensure investors are protected.

PEPs & Sanctions

Shipping Groups Seeking “Sanctions-proof” Contracts with China

By Editors | 17/05/2023

Shipping groups are reportedly seeking to insert clauses in their contracts that would allow them to cancel deals with Chinese counterparts due to sanctions.

Market Abuse

Korea to Investigate CFD Trades for Links to Stock Manipulation

By Mark Johnston | 16/05/2023

The FSC said it has confirmed that a “significant number” of CFD accounts were involved in last month’s stock crash.

Structural Regulation

MAS Issues “Close-to-Final” Derivatives Reporting Rule Updates

By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2023

MAS set October 2024 as the commencement date for its new OTC derivatives reporting rules, aligning with ASIC.

Cryptocurrency

US SEC Responds to Coinbase Request for Regulatory Clarity

By Editors | 16/05/2023

The SEC said it has no obligation to issue the “broad new regulations” for digital assets that Coinbase has requested.