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Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Launch China A-Share Futures Contract

By Editors | 12/03/2019

The development represents a key risk management tool for international investors who need to manage their A-share equity exposure, says HKEX chief Charles Li.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Exchange Signals Possible End-May Launch for New Tech Board

By Editors | 08/03/2019

The SSE gave its first indication of a launch date for the new science and technology board in a WeChat post, saying the trading system will be ready at the end of May.

Securities / Derivatives

China Allows IMF Access to Domestic Markets Through RQFII

By Editors | 08/03/2019

The CSRC said it made the decision after receiving an application from the IMF, whose RQFII investment quota has not yet been revealed.

PBOC to Unify Financial Consumer Protection Under Single Agency

By Editors | 07/03/2019

Under the current mechanism, financial consumer rights protection is handling by various regulatory bodies, which lack coordination and where standards are not uniform.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Requirements on Owners of Futures Companies

By Editors | 05/03/2019

Major shareholders of companies that trade in futures contracts will have higher net asset and profitability requirements under new draft rules from the CSRC.

Securities / Derivatives

MSCI Decision Prompts CSRC Vow to Open China Derivatives Markets

By Editors | 04/03/2019

MSCI will quadruple the weighting of Chinese mainland shares in its global benchmarks this year. Remaining market accessibility issues must be addressed for future weight increases.

Securities / Derivatives

China Finalises Rules for Shanghai’s New Tech Board

By Editors | 04/03/2019

The CSRC has scrapped limits on first day gains of new IPOs, and will allow daily price fluctuations up to 20%. But, same day buying and selling of listed companies will be restricted.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai’s New Technology Board Attracts Fund Manager Interest

By Editors | 28/02/2019

CSRC says at least 9 fund managers are seeking approval to issue equity investment products on the new board, which could be launched within the first half of this year.

Enforcement

CSRC Probes Losses at GF Securities Hedge Fund

By Editors | 21/02/2019

The CSRC is seeking details about large trading losses at a hedge fund managed by GF Securities’ Hong Kong unit. Citigroup faces up to $180mn in losses on a loan to the fund.