Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

New Zealand Working to Improve KiwiSaver Scheme

By Editors | 20/06/2024

Recommendations for improving KiwiSaver include the introduction of a “default” contribution rate that is higher than the minimum.

Structural Regulation

Australia to Improve Outcomes for Home Loan Borrowers

By Editors | 20/06/2024

Reforms will make it easier to switch to better mortgage deals. A new review was launched to find ways to support additional competition in the banking sector.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Unveils New Measures to Enhance Shanghai STAR Market

By Editors | 20/06/2024

The CSRC will explore the introduction of STAR 50 index futures and options, establish “green channels” for M&A, and optimise market-maker and trading mechanisms, among other measures.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Addresses Concerns About Securities Lending Activity

By Editors | 19/06/2024

The CSRC said the securities lending balance is at its lowest level since the start of the year, but that it would step up oversight against irregularities.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Mulls Measures to Contain Derivatives Trading Risks

By Ajoy K Das | 19/06/2024

SEBI is considering raising options margin requirements, enhancing disclosures, and changing brokers’ fee structures, among other measures.

Structural Regulation

NZX Proposes to Relax Market Maker Eligibility Requirements

By Editors | 19/06/2024

NZX proposes to allow non-trading participants to become designated market makers to support increased liquidity and market efficiency.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong to Start Trading During Typhoons from 23 Sep

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

Special arrangements will be available to smaller and mid-sized brokers. HKMA said banks stand ready to fulfill clearing and settlement obligations.

Trading & Investment

Korea to Conduct Final Trials for Extended FX Trading Hours

By Editors | 19/06/2024

As of 1 July, onshore dollar-won trading will close at 2am, compared to 3.30pm currently. Final tests will be carried out this week.

Trading & Investment

PASLA to Expand Footprint to Australia, New Zealand

By Editors | 18/06/2024

PASLA will work with the Australian Securities Lending Association to finalise an agreement within Q4 2024.