Trading & Investment

Structural Regulation

Singapore Exchange Sets Minimum Trading Price for Stocks

By Editors | 17/09/2014

Singapore Exchange Ltd plans to introduce a minimum trading price requirement to enhance the securities market and curb excessive market speculation.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong Lobbies Beijing to Lift Cap on Yuan Conversion

By Editors | 15/09/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has asked Beijing to lift the cap on the amount of yuan local residents can convert as part efforts by the city’s de facto central bank to boost the amount of mainland currency in the system ahead of the Stock Connect scheme with Shanghai next month.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong’s First Islamic Bond Issue Raises $1 Billion

By Editors | 12/09/2014

Hong Kong has sold its first ever sovereign Islamic bonds, raising $1 billion amid strong demand for the landmark offering.

Trading & Investment

Singapore, Taiwan Plan Stocks Trading Link

By Editors | 10/09/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) will enter a letter of intent to study and work towards linking the two stock markets.

Trading & Investment

India Plans Launch of Municipal Bonds

By Editors | 10/09/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is preparing the ground for the launch of municipal bonds, a popular debt instrument issued by local governments globally.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Cites ‘Broadly Compliant’ Supervision of Derivatives Market

By Editors | 09/09/2014

Market authorities worldwide are broadly compliant with the universally accepted principles governing the oversight of commodity derivatives market, according to a report by the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong, Shanghai Bourses Sign Deal on ‘Through Train’

By Editors | 03/09/2014

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation for the establishment of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.

Trading & Investment

New Regulation Joint Venture Aims to Serve India Market

By Editors | 03/09/2014

Regulation Asia and Pivot Management Consulting offer financial regulation coverage, consulting and events.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Seeks Wider Retail Access to Bonds

By Editors | 02/09/2014

Singapore plans wider retail investor participation in the bond market by offering increased access to corporate bonds in a bid to boost trade in securities.