Trading & Investment

Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.

Singapore Exchange Reorganises Capital Markets Business Units

By Editors | 12/09/2023

The debt capital market and corporate client coverage units have been folded into SGX’s equity capital markets division.

Trading & Investment

China Tightens Approval Process for Large USD Purchases

By Editors | 12/09/2023

Companies seeking to purchase $50mn or more in dollars will now need approval from the PBOC, which is trying to stabilise the yuan.

Trading & Investment

New Study Explores Feasibility of AXI, FXI Indices for Japan

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2023

The study assessed the feasibility of Japanese versions of the FXI and AXI indices, concluding that they can coexist with TONA and TORF.

Trading & Investment

CSE Introduces Short Selling, Stock Borrowing & Lending

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 11/09/2023

The Colombo Stock Exchange said the new initiatives will create a more dynamic and transparent trading ecosystem and offer more flexibility to investors.

Capital Adequacy

China Eases Stock Market Investment Rules for Insurers

By Editors | 11/09/2023

The rule changes are aimed at guiding insurers to support the development of the capital market as well as technology innovation.

Structural Regulation

BSP Engages Saudi Arabia in Push to Develop Islamic Banking Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2023

The BSP has asked Saudi Arabian banks to help promote and develop Islamic banking and finance in the Philippines.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Expands Global Footprint with New London Office

By Editors | 08/09/2023

The new London office together with a New York office opened in June give HKEX a presence in the world’s three major time zones.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia SC Sets Rules for Offering Fractional Share Trading Services

By Editors | 07/09/2023

The guidelines seek to ensure stockbrokers have the necessary systems and controls to safeguard investors when offering them fractional share trading services.

Trading & Investment

Bursa Malaysia Partners With Cradle to Boost Startup Listings

By Editors | 07/09/2023

Cradle will help Bursa Malaysia gain market intelligence on the local startup ecosystem, aiding it in identifying potential candidates for listing at an early stage.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Will Implement Short Selling Rules, Says Regulator

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/09/2023

The SEC approved guidelines on short selling as early as 2018. It now says it is pushing to align its rules with major Asian markets.

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