Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

China to Connect Interbank, Exchange Traded Bond Markets

By Editors | 19/07/2020

Qualified investors will be able to buy and sell tradable bonds in either of the two markets through a single nominee account, subject to meeting investor suitability requirements.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Regulators Offer Assurances on National Security Law

By Editors | 19/07/2020

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has asked Hong Kong financial regulators to explain to their stakeholders that the national security law will not harm their operations.

Securities / Derivatives

KOFIA Chair Vows to Restore Trust in Hedge Fund Industry

By Editors | 17/07/2020

KOFIA will prevent moral hazard in the hedge fund industry by providing consulting services and strengthening the role of prime brokers, intermediaries and fund managers in monitoring efforts.

Market Infrastructure

Optimising the Libor Switch with Portfolio Compression

By Editors | 17/07/2020

TriOptima’s multilateral approach to portfolio compression is helping the sell-side and buy-side alike to reduce Libor risk, optimise capital, and enhance operational efficiency.

Securities / Derivatives

UPDATED – China: State Council Releases Insurers from Equity Investment Limits

By Editors | 16/07/2020

A State Council decision paves the way for the implementation of CBIRC rules drafted in 2018 that would remove most limits on the equity sectors in which insurers can invest.

Securities / Derivatives

The Role of Derivatives Markets in Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 16/07/2020

The derivatives market can contribute in the transition towards a low-carbon economy, due its ability to facilitate capital-raising via the hedging of risks related to sustainable investments.

Enforcement

China Issues Authoritative Guidance on Handling Bond Disputes

By Editors | 16/07/2020

In disputes involving breach of contract, fraud or false statements – the issuer, its controlling shareholders, directors, and senior management will be held liable for bondholder losses.

Capital / Liquidity

BSEC Frames Rules for Mandatory Trading of Banks’ Perpetual Bonds

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 16/07/2020

Two banks have received conditional approval to list perpetual bonds on Bangladesh’s stock exchanges, while BSEC works to frame its rules for the listings.

AML / KYC

BSP to Promote Inclusion by Lowering Investment Account Minimum

By Editors | 15/07/2020

The BSP is considering lowering minimum amount a client must maintain in an investment account from ₱1mn to ₱100,000.