Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

CSRC Freezes Reviews of Brokerage’s IPOs

By Samuel Riding | 24/06/2016

Southwest Securities said to be one of the most active players in backdoor listings.

Trading & Investment

Vietnam to Issue Covered Warrant Rules

By Samuel Riding | 23/06/2016

New regime to preface introduction of more complex products to derivatives market.

Structural Regulation

India Set to Scrap Start-up Exchange Plans

By Samuel Riding | 23/06/2016

Securities regulator considering whether start-ups should be able to list on main exchanges.

Trading & Investment

The Asian Impact of MiFID II

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Asia-based FI’s should stay focused on the EU Directive despite confirmation of 1-year delay.

Trading & Investment

HKEx, KRX to Explore Derivatives Cross-listing

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Agreement would cover index futures and options, local currency derivatives.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Moots Offshore Fund Manager Classification

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Securities regulator proposes minimum net worth requirement of INR20mn.

Trading & Investment

PBOC to Consider Allowing Foreign Listings

By Samuel Riding | 22/06/2016

Central bank’s annual report also says it will further open up China’s bond market.

Structural Regulation

Tax Rules Could ‘Collapse’ Pakistan Brokerage Industry

By Samuel Riding | 21/06/2016

Director of Pakistan Stock Exchange attacks recent tax changes, excessive regulation.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Flags OTC Derivatives Compliance Failures

By Samuel Riding | 21/06/2016

More than 70% of firms authorised to sell retail OTC derivatives said failing to meet requirements.