Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Structural Regulation

    HKMA Updates Trade Reporting Specifications for OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 30/03/2022

    A revised Administration and Interface Development Guide will take effect from 19 December 2022, taking into account pandemic-related operational challenges.

    Structural Regulation

    Next Bank Launches as Taiwan’s Third Digital-only Bank

    By Darien Choong | 30/03/2022

    Next Bank shareholders include Chunghwa Telecom, PX Mart, Mega International Commercial Bank, KGI Bank, the Shin Kong Group, and Trade-van.com.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Sets Out Vision to Build ‘Marketplace of the Future’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2022

    HKEX will introduce a new platform for ESG-related products, ETF connect schemes with the mainland, more yuan products, and more listing reforms.

    Trading & Investment

    New Manager Announced for Hong Kong Tracker Fund

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/03/2022

    Hang Seng Investment Management will become TraHK’s new manager in Q3 2022, replacing State Street, which has managed the ETF for 22 years.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand SEC Unveils 2022-2024 Strategic Plan

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    The SEC will seek to enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusiveness, and strengthen trust and confidence in the capital market.

    Trading & Investment

    SSE, SZSE Issue Rules to Expand Stock Connect to Europe

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    UK, Swiss and German listed companies can issue CDRs in China if they have a market cap of at least $3.14bn and a listing history of at least three years.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI to Allow Exchanges to Offer Commodity Index Options

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    SEBI has set out a product design and risk management framework that should be used by exchanges looking to offer such products.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC to Promote Bond Issuance by Private Enterprises

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    Priority will be given to support bond issuances by private firms in high-tech and strategic emerging industries, the CSRC said.

    Structural Regulation

    BNM Launches Shariah-compliant Benchmark Rate, MYOR-i

    By Editors | 28/03/2022

    The establishment of MYOR-i as the Islamic benchmark rate will be a catalyst in driving Islamic financial product innovation, BNM says.

    Trading & Investment

    OJK Calls on State-owned Enterprises to List on Stock Exchange

    By Editors | 27/03/2022

    To date, only 23 of Indonesia’s 82 state-owned enterprises have made public offerings in the capital market.

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