Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Exchange to Open More Commodities to Foreign Traders

By Editors | 09/05/2019

The Dalian Commodity Exchange plans to open futures contracts in soybean, soybean meal, soybean oil and palm oil to foreign investors this year.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX, Euroclear to Bring European ETFs to Hong Kong

By Editors | 08/05/2019

HKEX will become the first Asian stock exchange to adopt Euroclear’s international central securities depository ETF settlement model, which allows trades in different markets to be settled in a central location.

Enforcement

Officials Installed at Chinese Securities Firm to Monitor Risks

By Editors | 08/05/2019

The CSRC has installed officials at a troubled securities firm, N-Securities, over concerns about excessive debt and inadequate risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Launches Green and Sustainable Banking Initiative

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2019

The measures include the development of a common framework and methodology for banks to assess how ‘green’ they are, and requirements to meet supervisory targets in this regard.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Pushes Forward Commodities Business in China

By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2019

HKEX  is working with the Guangdong government to launch a pilot scheme for LME metals warehousing under the Greater Bay Area project.

Securities / Derivatives

AFMI Issues Guidelines for Funds on Debt Write-Offs, Haircuts

By Editors | 07/05/2019

The Association of Mutual Funds in India has issued new guidelines on how fund managers should write down debt and take haircuts for sub-investment grade securities.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Use Blockchain in Securities Borrowing and Lending

By Editors | 07/05/2019

Working with bank stakeholders, Bursa Malaysia is developing Southeast Asia’s first blockchain proof-of-concept for securities borrowing and lending.

Enforcement

Temporary Relief to NSE Directors, Brokerages in Algo Case

By Editors | 07/05/2019

Three brokerages facing market bans had asked for a temporary stay to close out open futures and options positions.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Publishes Draft Rules on Securities Short Selling

By Editors | 07/05/2019

The draft rules set out requirements for brokers and dealers in relation to short selling of securities, which is currently prohibited in Bangladesh.