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Trading & Investment
HKFE Gets CFTC Certification for Two More China Futures Contracts
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2021
The certification of the two contracts means they can be offered and sold to persons in the US, and that US investors can trade the contracts from within the US.
KYC & CDD
Thailand Set to Launch ID Checking System for Foreign Bond Investors
By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2021
Beginning 4 January 2022, all non-resident investors trading debt securities must register with the BOT and settle trades through segregated securities accounts.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Plans to Open New York Office in Early 2022 – Report
By Editors | 07/12/2021
The planned New York office will reportedly comprise only about five staff, subject to HKEX obtaining the necessary regulatory licences.
Trading & Investment
CBIRC Authorises Insurers to Engage in Securities Lending
By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2021
The move will improve China’s short-selling mechanism, which will decrease market volatility, improve price discovery, reduce market risk, and create additional income for insurers.
Trading & Investment
China Limits Scope of Allowed Derivatives Activities at Banks
By Editors | 07/12/2021
Domestic financial institutions can only enter into cross-border OTC derivatives transactions if they are used for hedging purposes.
Trading & Investment
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Launch Night Trading Session
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021
Bursa’s new T+1 night trading session seeks to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Malaysian derivatives markets.
Sustainable Finance
ISDA Calls for Legal Clarity on Voluntary Carbon Credits
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021
Legal clarity across jurisdictions would support the drafting of standardised documentation for a voluntary carbon credit OTC derivatives market.
Structural Regulation
Citigroup Applies to CSRC for China Securities Licence
By Editors | 06/12/2021
Citigroup reportedly plans to also apply for a futures licence in China in the coming months.
Trading & Investment
USD Cross-currency Derivatives to Use SOFR from 13 December
By Editors | 06/12/2021
Under part two of the second phase of SOFR First, interdealer brokers are asked to use SOFR instead of LIBOR in the USD leg of all newly-executed cross-currency derivatives.
Trading & Investment
China Regulators Grow Increasingly Cautious of Quant Funds
By Editors | 05/12/2021
AMAC has reportedly closed a fast-track channel for quant fund managers, reflecting concerns that algo-based trading can increase volatility and unfairness in markets.
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