SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

Pakistan Explores Secondary Listings on Hong Kong Exchange

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2025

Pakistan will also issue yuan-denominated panda bonds in June with the aim of raising funds from Chinese investors

Securities / Derivatives

JSDA Proposes to Revise Rules on Foreign Securities Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

The proposed amendments aim to address the lack of a clear classification for some foreign securities transactions

Enforcement

Zambia Sanctions StanChart for Mis-selling China Property Bond

By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2025

Zambia’s SEC said Standard Chartered failed to disclose material information and used contract clauses which placed all responsibility for risk on clients

ESG / Sustainability

Abaxx Launches Singapore’s First Nickel Sulphate Futures Contract

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2025

The contract addresses a growing need for effective price discovery and risk management in the nickel market, particularly for the EV battery sector, Abaxx said.

Fintech / Regtech

JSDA Amends Rules to Streamline Digital Document Delivery

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/01/2025

The proposed amendments will allow securities firms to rely on implied consent for electronic delivery of documents.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong LegCo Passes Bill to Enable Treasury Share Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2025

The bill promotes paperless corporate communications and allows Hong Kong-incorporated listed companies to buy and hold treasury shares.

Securities / Derivatives

IMAS Launches New Model Framework for Discretionary Mandates

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2025

The Model Discretionary Investment Management Agreement aims to help improve operational efficiency and promote best practices.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA, PBOC Unveil Measures to Further Deepen Connectivity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2025

The measures include a new trade finance liquidity facility for CNY funds and an expansion of the Southbound leg of Bond Connect, among others

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX Starts Accepting CGBs as Collateral for Swap Connect

By Mark Johnston | 15/01/2025

OTC Clear started accepting CGBs as margin collateral for Northbound Swap Connect. They will also be accepted for other derivative transactions by end Q1 2025.