Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea FSC Chair Renews Call to End Stock Transaction Tax

By Editors | 08/03/2019

Lawmakers want the securities transaction tax abolished. The government want a more gradual approach. FSC chairman Choi Jong-ku welcomes either discussion.

Securities / Derivatives

China Allows IMF Access to Domestic Markets Through RQFII

By Editors | 08/03/2019

The CSRC said it made the decision after receiving an application from the IMF, whose RQFII investment quota has not yet been revealed.

Market Infrastructure

BCBS, IOSCO Guidance Offers Some Relief on Margin Requirements

By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2019

Institutions should start work immediately to ensure readiness for the Phase 5 implementation of margin reform in September 2020, says KPMG’s Tom Jenkins.

Securities / Derivatives

SWIFT, SGX, SLIB Join Forces to Test Blockchain Based e-Voting

By Editors | 06/03/2019

SWIFT, SGX, and software firm SLIB will collaborate with DBS, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Standard Chartered to test the use of DLT in e-voting in Asia Pacific.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Requirements on Owners of Futures Companies

By Editors | 05/03/2019

Major shareholders of companies that trade in futures contracts will have higher net asset and profitability requirements under new draft rules from the CSRC.

Market Infrastructure

Urgent Action Needed on UK Trading Venue Equivalence

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2019

ISDA, FIA and eight other industry bodies warn of the disruptive impact that would result if urgent action is not taken by EU authorities to recognise UK derivatives trading venues.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Funds to Participate in Commodity Derivatives

By Editors | 04/03/2019

The entry of funds into commodity derivatives is expected hasten the development of and attract long-term liquidity to India’s commodities markets.

Securities / Derivatives

India Offers FPIs a New Route to Debt Markets

By Editors | 04/03/2019

While the RBI introduces a new scheme to encourage FPI participation in India’s debt markets, SEBI has tweaked valuation norms make debt funds more secure for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Moves to Lower Trading Costs for Investors

By Editors | 04/03/2019

Fees SEBI charges to brokers, stock exchanges and companies seeking to list will be reduced, among other changes aimed at spurring capital market activity.