Trading & Investment

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

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Issues Draft Rules on Futures Exchange Regulation

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The draft rules adopt changes to align with China’s new Futures and Derivatives Law in relation to governance and risk management, among other areas.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Approves First Batch of Shanghai STAR Market Makers

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    The first batch of market makers includes Huatai Securities, Guosen Securities, Orient Securities and China Securities.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bangladesh Considers Introducing Market-based FX Rates

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    Recent rate fixing is called “discriminatory” against exporters. A new legal framework is being set out to facilitate the confiscation of unreported offshore assets.

    Trading & Investment

    BSP Amends Rules for Unit Investment Trust Funds

    By Editors | 17/09/2022

    Trust entities seeking to create certain types of unit investment trust funds for the first time will be required to secure BSP approval.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Set to Launch Enhanced Gold Futures Contract

    By Editors | 16/09/2022

    The enhanced contract will provide investors exposure to gold at standard global prices without the need for currency conversion.

    Cryptocurrency

    US Heavyweights Announce Plans to Launch Crypto Exchange

    By Editors | 15/09/2022

    EDX Markets is backed by Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, Virtu Financial, Sequoia Capital and Paradigm.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Considers Relaxing Listing Requirements for Tech Firms

    By Editors | 14/09/2022

    Under the proposals, the revenue requirement for commercialised tech firms would be lowered from HK$500 million to between HK$200-300 million.

    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Allows HashKey to Manage Funds Comprising 100% Crypto

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    HashKey says it will be allowed to manage funds exclusively investing in virtual assets in compliance with the SFC’s regulations

    Trading & Investment

    Moscow Exchange Reopens Equity Market to Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    The equity market is reopened for non-resident investors from “friendly jurisdictions” and non-residents controlled by Russian legal entities or individuals.

    Cryptocurrency

    CME Group Announces Launch Of Ether Options

    By Editors | 12/09/2022

    The new options contract is being launched in anticipation of the upcoming Ethereum Merge, which CME sees as a “potentially game-changing update”.

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