The BSE has become the first stock exchange in India to offer commodity trading as it launches futures contracts in gold and silver.
October 2, 2018Foreign investors with direct exposure to commodities can trade commodity derivatives in India. BSE and NSE to start offering commodity derivatives from 1 October.
September 20, 2018Enhancements to DTCC's Global Trade Repository service in Singapore will support the MAS's next phase of derivatives trade reporting requirements, as well as improve usability and reduce complexity for users.
August 8, 2018Market regulator SEBI discussing whether to allow retail investors to participate in commodity derivatives through mutual funds; may also allow derivatives based on commodity indices.
June 28, 2018HKEX and Tokyo Commodity Exchange MoU to promote cooperation through information exchanges, staff exchanges, product development and joint promotion.
June 12, 2018Commodities regulator reportedly introducing futures trading in crypto even as Indonesia’s financial services regulator continues to bar financial firms from trading in any crypto-based instruments.
June 7, 2018SEBI consults on allowing foreign entities with direct exposure to Indian commodities into the commodities derivatives markets; FPI’s will not be allowed.
May 24, 2018Clearing corporations to maintain liquid assets after margins of INR5 million.
March 22, 2018New law, currently in Congress, will expand financing to SME and agricultural sector by allowing movable collateral.
February 7, 2018HSBC’s US securities operations agree to pay $1.8bn after CFTC allegations it was involved in ‘numerous acts of spoofing’.
January 31, 2018