Trading & Investment

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    Trading & Investment

    ASEAN Liberalises Cross-border Funds Framework

    By Garima Chitkara | 28/02/2018

    ASEAN CIS framework revised to open greater fund participation between Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

    Structural Regulation

    China Stalls Launch of Registration Based IPO System

    By Editors | 26/02/2018

    Initially set for implementation this week, the market-oriented approach to listings will be pushed forward two years.

    Trading & Investment

    China Stops Publishing Volatility Index Data

    By Editors | 24/02/2018

    The move was designed to curb options market activity and discourage speculation amid recent volatility, says Bloomberg.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Issues Guidance on Conflicts of Interest in Equity Offerings

    By Editors | 24/02/2018

    Recommendations developed by group of regulators including ASIC, Hong Kong’s SFC and Japan’s FSA.

    Trading & Investment

    Indian Exchanges to Launch Cross-Currency Derivatives

    By Editors | 22/02/2018

    BSE and NSE can launch cross-currency futures and options in the euro, pound and yen, against the dollar and rupee.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore to Shift OTC Derivatives to Organised Markets

    By Editors | 22/02/2018

    The trading obligations would apply to banks with gross notional outstanding OTC derivatives exceeding SGD20 billion.

    Structural Regulation

    Chinese Exchanges to Acquire Stake in Bangladeshi Bourse

    By Editors | 21/02/2018

    Shanghai, Shenzhen exchanges have outbid India’s NSE to buy 25% of Dhaka Stock Exchange.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Develop New India Derivative Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2018

    New products will allow SGX participants to maintain exposure to India’s capital markets, following  the decision to stop issuing market data licenses to overseas exchanges.

    Market Abuse

    Australian Sell-side Research Rules Threaten IPO Bonanza

    By Bradley Maclean | 19/02/2018

    Guidance on sell-side research could disappoint investment bankers who expected a strong year for new listings.

    Structural Regulation

    India Eases Market Access for Foreign Institutions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2018

    Private banks, merchant banks can invest on behalf of FPI clients; pre-approval requirement for switching local custodian effectively scrapped.

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