Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Complex Group Arrangements Compound Margin Financing Risks: SFC

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2019

Deputy chief Julia Leung says the SFC is concerned that brokers are using complex trading arrangements to circumvent regulatory oversight, among other supervisory priorities.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC, PBOC Ask Leading Brokers to Support Smaller Peers

By Editors | 19/06/2019

Nine leading brokerages and fund managers have reportedly been asked to provide liquidity support to smaller securities firms and funds to help ease cash shortfalls.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Exchanges to Introduce Commodity Index Futures

By Editors | 19/06/2019

Following an earlier consultation paper, SEBI has approved the trading of commodity index futures on relevant local exchanges.

Securities / Derivatives

SSE Issues Rules to Curb Abnormal Trading on New Board

By Editors | 19/06/2019

The rules are aimed at preventing large market fluctuations, while maintaining market liquidity, the Shanghai Stock Exchange said.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Announces Launch of First Active ETF

By Editors | 19/06/2019

The introduction of active ETFs in Hong Kong is another step towards HKEX’s goal of becoming a hub for the issuance and trading of ETFs.

Securities / Derivatives

UPDATED – S. Korea Moving to Paperless Securities in September

By Editors | 19/06/2019

South Korea’s Cabinet has approved an ordinance to introduce an electronic securities system for all listed stocks and bonds from 16 September.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Warns FX Brokers Against Servicing Mainland Clients

By Editors | 18/06/2019

Licensed corporations and their controlling entities are asked to review the legality of the services they offer, and immediately discontinue “unauthorised or illicit activities”.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC, FCA Officially Launch Shanghai-London Stock Connect

By Editors | 18/06/2019

The Shanghai-London Stock Connect has opened for business, allowing listed companies in Shanghai and London to issue depositary receipts in each other’s markets.

Market Infrastructure

China Capital Markets Reaching Inflection Point: ASIFMA

By Editors | 17/06/2019

New ASIFMA report says China’s capital markets are reaching an inflection point, and provides 103 recommendations to facilitate their further development.