Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

FTSE Russell to Include Chinese Govt Bonds in Global Index

By Editors | 27/09/2020

FTSE Russell cites significant market infrastructure improvements to expand access to international investors, improve liquidity, and develop settlement and custody processes.

Securities / Derivatives

EU Sets Out Action Plan to Achieve Capital Markets Union

By Editors | 27/09/2020

The Action Plan seeks to make financing more accessible to European companies and integrate national capital markets into a genuine single market.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Confirms Governance Body for OTC Derivatives Identifiers

By Editors | 27/09/2020

The Regulatory Oversight Committee of the Global LEI System will be the International Governance Body for the UTI, UPI and CDE as of 1 October.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Outlines Plans for Capital Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2020

A 3-year roadmap to be unveiled by year-end includes plans to set up central clearing for OTC derivatives, and improve convenience and efficiency for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Approves Sale of Unit Investment Trust Funds via Third Parties

By Editors | 26/09/2020

New rule amendments allow trust corporations to offer their investment products through third-party distributors, including individual and institutional agents.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves Four ETFs Tracking New SSE STAR 50 Index

By Editors | 26/09/2020

China Asset Management, E Fund Management, Huatai-PineBridge Fund Management and ICBC Credit Suisse Asset Management received approval.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Bourse Proposes to Ease Listing Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2020

The minimum cap requirement for the Main Board is being removed in favour of a net income requirement. The criteria for the SME Board are also being relaxed.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Responds on Tranche 2 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 26/09/2020

The consultation on the 2nd tranche of rule changes covered operating rules relating to corporate actions, mFund and RTGS payment aspects for the new system.

AML / KYC

Stockbrokers’ Association Pushes Back Against AUSTRAC Proposal

By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2020

AUSTRAC proposed in July to allow brokers to open accounts for new clients with flexibility to complete the customer identification procedure within five days.