Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia to Allow Circuit Breaker to Revert to Original Parameters

By Editors | 10/05/2021

The decision reflects the improving economic outlook, the roll-out of the vaccination programme, and the normalisation of global market conditions.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Proxy Voting Reforms Under Fire

By ESG Investor | 10/05/2021

ISS says Australian Treasury consultation “premised on a misguided notion”, argues against five-day comment period for companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Launches Grant Scheme to Lure OFCs, REITs

By Editors | 10/05/2021

OFCs and REITs that set up in Hong Kong can secure funding to cover 70% of eligible expenses paid to Hong Kong-based service providers.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Launch Crude Oil Options, Open to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 09/05/2021

Shanghai INE is seeking feedback on a new crude oil options contract that will be open to foreign investors. Trading simulations will run for two weeks.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Consults on ‘Counselling’ Obligations of IPO Sponsors

By Editors | 09/05/2021

The rules impose obligations on sponsors to ensure that directors, supervisors, senior managers, and major shareholders of IPO applicants understand their listing obligations.

Capital / Liquidity

Standard-setters Examine Margin Practices of Market Participants

By Editors | 08/05/2021

Market participants are invited to complete a survey as part of a review of margining practices in cleared and uncleared markets.

ESG / Sustainability

China’s Long March to Net Zero

By ESG Investor | 08/05/2021

Corporates are a few steps behind on ESG disclosures, but momentum is building under pressure from regulators and investors.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Finds Gaps in BCP Rules for Trading Venues, Intermediaries

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2021

Some jurisdictions have regulatory requirements for critical systems of trading venues that do not extend to outsourced functions.

Big Picture

FMSB Publishes Final Standard on Execution of Large Trades

By Editors | 07/05/2021

The Standard establishes principles for how dealers should behave when executing large trades to mitigate market impacts, conduct risks and conflicts of interest.