Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

LME Blocked from Resuming Nickel Trade During Asia Hours

By Editors | 12/01/2023

The FCA thinks the LME does not have adequate supervisory controls for Asia market hours. The Oliver Wyman review has also been released.

Clearing & Post-Trade

TAIFEX Outlines Plans to Further Develop Derivatives Market

By Editors | 12/01/2023

TAIFEX will introduce customisable options contracts, extend central clearing to TWD-denominated NDFs, and build an ESG information platform for the futures market.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Allows Non-Promoter Shareholders to Use OFS Mechanism

By Editors | 12/01/2023

SEBI is allowing non-promoter shareholders such as institutional investors to sell their shares for better pricing via the ‘offer for sale’ mechanism.

Trading & Investment

ZCE Opens More Futures, Options to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 12/01/2023

Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens futures and options in rapeseed oil, rapeseed meal, and peanut kernel to foreign investors.

Trading & Investment

SEBI to Allow Futures Contracts on Corporate Bond Indices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2023

Stock exchanges will be allowed to launch futures contracts on indices of corporate debt securities rated AA+ and above.

Trading & Investment

EU Considers Ban on Inducements for Selling Retail Investment Products

By Editors | 11/01/2023

A ban on banks paying inducements to distributors, brokers and investment advisors would fundamentally change banking business models.

Trading & Investment

SET, TFEX Make Rule Changes to Support New Trading System

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The new trading system, developed in partnership with Nasdaq, will boost order execution efficiency and increase capacity for large volume trading.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Allows Indian Fund Managers to Serve GIFT City FPIs

By Editors | 11/01/2023

FPIs will be allowed to invest in mutual fund schemes except those categorised as “thematic”, purportedly to prevent higher volatility for entire sectors.

Market Abuse

China to Crack Down on ‘Malicious Speculation’ in Iron Ore Market

By Editors | 10/01/2023

The NDRC said it will crack down on the spreading of false information, price gouging and speculation to ensure the smooth operation of the iron ore market.