Options - Regulation Asia

China Launches New LPG Futures, Options Contracts

The day-apart launches mark the first time futures and options for a single product debut nearly simultaneously on a Chinese commodities exchange.

March 31, 2020

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Taiwan

TAIFEX Launches Real-time Data Feed for Derivatives

Deutsche Börse is the licensor of TAIFEX market data to international clients, allowing them to access data products offered by both exchanges under a single licence agreement.

March 24, 2020

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India

SEBI Tightens Short-selling, Margin Rates to Curb Volatility

SEBI is hoping to rein in speculation by reducing the position limits and raising margin rates in equity and debt derivatives.

March 23, 2020

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Asia-Pacific

SET Revises Circuit Breaker Mechanism to Curb Volatility

The circuit breaker will be triggered in three stages instead of two. The ceiling and floor limits for securities and derivatives are also revised.

March 19, 2020

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Asia-Pacific

Thai Bourse Announces Relief Package, Circuit Breaker Triggers

The 30-minute trading halt came shortly after the SET announced a Covid-19 relief package, which included 500 million baht in fee reductions for market participants.

March 13, 2020

322

India

SEBI Approves MSE Launch of Weekly Interest Rate Futures

The Metropolitan Stock Exchange has become the first Indian exchange to receive SEBI's approval to launch weekly interest rate futures contracts.

January 31, 2020

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India

RBI Permits Gift City Trading of Rupee Derivatives

The move will help address demands concerns from overseas participants for the availability of better tools to hedge India exposures.

January 21, 2020

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Australia & NZ

ASX Consults on Changes to Trade Cancellation Policy

ASX proposes to amend its trade cancellation policy for ASX 24 options and for the 20 Year Bond Futures contract to provide participants greater flexibility.

January 9, 2020