Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

Singapore, Shanghai Exchanges Sign MoU to Link ETF Markets

By Editors | 23/05/2023

A similar MoU was signed between SGX and SZSE in December 2021 which has led to three cross-market ETF listings.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Introduces New Risk Disclosure Rules for Equity Derivatives

By Editors | 22/05/2023

The new rules are a response to findings that that 9 out of 10 individual traders in the equity F&O segment experience net losses.

Structural Regulation

EU Commission Adopts MoU on UK Regulatory Cooperation

By Mark Johnston | 21/05/2023

The MoU is seen as a positive step, but it does not deal with access of UK and EU firms to each other’s markets or equivalence decisions.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Announces Launch Date for HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model

By Editors | 21/05/2023

The HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model will launch on 19 June 2023. HKEX is now accepting applications for Dual Counter Market Makers.

Trading & Investment

CDS Payments Not Triggered by Credit Suisse Bond Wipe-out

By Editors | 18/05/2023

The EMEA Credit Derivatives Determination Committee was asked to rule on whether the Credit Suisse takeover should trigger insurance payouts on bonds.

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

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.