Trading & Investment

Market Data & Technology

SGX, Marex Spectron Join Forces on Ferrous Analytics Tools

By Editors | 17/03/2021

Marex Spectron will apply its analytics tools on publicly available data for SGX commodity derivatives to provide Titan OTC participants with in-depth analysis and richer datasets

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong to Further Develop Structured Credit Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2021

Structured credit products can help to raise green capital from international investors to support China’s transition to its 2060 carbon neutrality target.

Trading & Investment

ESMA to End 0.1% Threshold for Short Position Reporting

By Editors | 16/03/2021

ESMA says the current financial market environment no longer resembles the emergency situation that required it to tighten short position reporting rules last March.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Sets Launch Date for Mini USD/CNH Futures

By Editors | 16/03/2021

The new contract will provide investors additional risk management tools, help them optimise their capital efficiency, and support the RMB’s internationalisation.

Alternative Markets

Ex-HKEX CEO Charles Li to Launch SME Funding Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2021

The former stock exchange CEO Li is looking to address due diligence challenges, high risks and low funding amounts in traditional SME finance methods.

Sustainable Finance

SZSE Launches Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds, Carbon-neutral Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2021

Sci-tech innovation bonds will be used to fund projects that support scientific and technological innovation. Carbon-neutral special bonds will fund low-carbon and emission reduction projects.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Mulls Tighter Listing Rules for STAR Market Stocks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/03/2021

The revised rules are expected to emphasise the technology credentials and financial health of companies seeking a listing on the STAR Market.

Trading & Investment

Eurex to List KOSPI 200 Futures Product from 22 March

By Editors | 15/03/2021

Eurex already lists KOSPI 200 Options and Mini-KOSPI 200 Futures. The addition of KOSPI 200 Futures will offer trading, hedging and margin efficiencies.

Trading & Investment

BNM Eases Rules for Non-resident Banks Trading Ringgit IRS

By Editors | 15/03/2021

Non-resident banks can trade ringgit-denominated interest rate swaps without any underlying commitment with any onshore bank or its appointed overseas offices.