Trading & Investment

Trading & Investment

HKMA, PBOC Confirm Bond Connect

By Samuel Riding | 17/05/2017

Programme to launch with northbound trading only; rules to mirror those for overseas investors in inter-bank bond market.

Trading & Investment

Pakistan to Introduce Single Stock Options in 3Q

By Samuel Riding | 15/05/2017

Exchange expects move to increase market volume by 2-3x.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia Launches Automated Portfolio Management Regime

By Samuel Riding | 10/05/2017

New framework on licensing and conduct designed to increase wealth management channels.

Trading & Investment

SFC Launches Robo-advice Consultation

By Samuel Riding | 08/05/2017

Proposed rules cover governance, suitability requirements and complex product sales.

Trading & Investment

Algo Trading: ‘I’m Sorry Dave, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That’

By Peter Guy | 08/05/2017

Increasingly complex trading algorithms challenge regulators’ and banks’ ability to manage risks.

Trading & Investment

Regulatory Imperatives on Asia’s Derivatives Frontier

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

The right regulatory framework and local expertise will be essential as new markets develop.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Confirms Introduction of Commodity Options

By Samuel Riding | 27/04/2017

Other new initiatives cover equity/commodity licensing unification; mutual fund purchases via e-wallet.

Trading & Investment

Technology, Regulation and the Future of FX Trading

By Peter Guy | 24/04/2017

Regulations and fintech are competing to determine trading’s new frontiers.

Trading & Investment

India Allows Equity Derivatives at IFSCs

By Samuel Riding | 17/04/2017

Position limit set at 10% of free float; 50% of domestic market MWPL by value.