Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Funds to Participate in Commodity Derivatives

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

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

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.

Securities / Derivatives

MSCI Decision Prompts CSRC Vow to Open China Derivatives Markets

04/03/2019

MSCI will quadruple the weighting of Chinese mainland shares in its global benchmarks this year. Remaining market accessibility issues must be addressed for future weight increases.

Capital / Liquidity

Record Number of Bangladesh Banks Face Provisioning Shortfall

04/03/2019

As a result of non-performing loans in the banking sector and excessive lending in violation of banking regulations, 15 banks in Bangladesh are facing provisioning shortfalls.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand Moves to Transaction-based Calculation for THBFIX

04/03/2019

The “more credible” transactions-based approach will improve transparency and reduce risks of manipulation, and is in line with the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks, the BOT said.

Big Picture

S&P Upgrades Philippine Banking System Following New BSP Charter

04/03/2019

The new charter bolsters the BSP’s powers to exercise its core mandate of promoting a sound financial system and address risks arising from the financial system’s interconnectedness.

Securities / Derivatives

China Finalises Rules for Shanghai’s New Tech Board

04/03/2019

The CSRC has scrapped limits on first day gains of new IPOs, and will allow daily price fluctuations up to 20%. But, same day buying and selling of listed companies will be restricted.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Unveils 2019 Policy Agenda in New Paper

03/03/2019

Much of the focus will be on lifting industry standards on governance, remuneration, and the management of non-financial risks, said APRA chair Wayne Byres.