Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai Stock Exchange to Launch New Technology Board

By Manesh Samtani | 06/11/2018

Announced by President Xi Jinping, the new science and technology board will subject innovative enterprises to different profitability and ownership requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

China’s Listed Companies Receive Support from Brokers

By Editors | 05/11/2018

Eleven brokerages have contributed $3.7bn to help listed companies facing liquidity issues, while a new programme is launched to support corporate bond issuances.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Introduce UPI Payment Option for Retail IPO Investors

By Editors | 02/11/2018

Enabling the UPI for retail investors subscribing to public share issues through intermediaries will cut IPOs listing times from six to three days, according to local media reports.

AML / KYC

FATF Issues Guidance on Securities Sector Risk-based Approach

By Editors | 02/11/2018

The guidance supports the design and implementation of the risk-based approach for securities products and services, which can create opportunities for criminals to launder proceeds of crime.

Market Infrastructure

MAS, CSRC Enhance Cooperation on Capital Markets, Derivatives

By Editors | 01/11/2018

The derivatives MoU will enhance cross-border supervision and the development of futures markets, while staff exchanges will deepen ties between the agencies.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Overhauls Listing Rules in Transition to Single Board

By Editors | 30/10/2018

New listing rules to take effect from January, in advance of migration to a single board where equity, debt and fund issuers will be covered in a single rule set.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Release Insurers from Equity Investment Restrictions

By Editors | 30/10/2018

CBIRC draft rules loosen restrictions on how much insurance companies can invest in the stock market and in which sectors they can participate.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea Scales Up Stabilisation Fund as Market Hits 22-Month Low

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2018

The 500 billion won fund will start investing in the KOSDAQ from November. Separately, market participants will establish an emergency monitoring system to better respond to instability.

Securities / Derivatives

China Relaxes Rules on Stock Buybacks to Support Market

By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2018

Over 750 listed companies have since announced stock buybacks, including Ping An Insurance Group, which plans to buy back $15.8 billion of its outstanding shares.