Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka SEC to Overhaul Capital Market Rules in Stages

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 13/10/2020

“The market has evolved over the past ten years and technology has also raised the bar. There is a need to be in line with the times,” SEC Chairman Viraj Dayaratne told Regulation Asia.

Securities / Derivatives

StanChart Seeks Regulatory Approval for China Securities Unit

By Editors | 13/10/2020

The CSRC has accepted an application from Standard Chartered Hong Kong to set up a securities firm in the mainland.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Probe Forces Ant Group to Delay IPO – Report

By Editors | 13/10/2020

The CSRC is said to be looking into the role of Alipay as the only third-party channel through which retail investors could buy into five mutual funds investing in the IPO.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Forms Preparatory Group for Guangzhou Futures Exchange

By Editors | 11/10/2020

The establishment of a new futures exchange in Guangzhou was part of a policy blueprint for the GBA released earlier this year.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia to Assist Cambodia in Capital Markets Development

By Editors | 11/10/2020

The Australian government will provide technical assistance to develop a regulatory framework and market capacity for investment in infrastructure.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA to Launch IBOR Fallbacks Supplement, Protocol on 23 Oct

By Editors | 11/10/2020

Widespread adoption is a tangible step financial and non-financial firms can take to avoid disruptions in derivatives markets and mitigate risks at a system-wide level, the FSB says.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia to Allow Financial Planners to Advise on Stocks, Bonds

By Editors | 11/10/2020

The new policy will encourage informed participation in stocks and bonds, while also protecting investors against bad investment choices.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Federal Budget Delivers Super Fund Accountability

By Editors | 09/10/2020

Super funds will be forced to enhance disclosures on fees and performance. Consistently underperforming super funds will be prohibited from receiving new members.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand: SET to Establish Digital Asset Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020

The new platform will provide new fundraising channels for businesses and create opportunities for investors, as Thailand seeks to develop its digital economy.