Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure

Shenzhen, Thailand Stock Exchanges to Develop Cross Border Products

By Editors | 25/04/2019

An MoU sign by the SZSE and SET this week will facilitate the development of cross-border products such as ETFs, depositary receipts, indices and green finance products.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Enables Greater Retail Access to REITs, InvITs

By Editors | 24/04/2019

The regulator has reduced the minimum subscription size and introduced defined trading lots for real estate and infrastructure investment trusts in India.

Securities / Derivatives

MPF Needs Greater Access to China Markets – HKIFA

By Editors | 24/04/2019

Hong Kong fund managers are asking for Shanghai and Shenzhen to be included in the list of overseas markets approved for MPF investment.

Market Infrastructure

China, Japan Sign Agreement to Facilitate ETF Cross-Listings

By Editors | 23/04/2019

The Shanghai Stock Exchange and Japan Exchange Group have signed an ETF Connectivity Agreement to streamline investment in the each other’s markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Seven Funds Get CSRC Approval for Shanghai Sci-Tech Board

By Editors | 23/04/2019

The first seven funds have been approved by the CSRC to invest in stocks on Shanghai’s new science and technology innovation board.

Securities / Derivatives

DSE Proposes Measures to Develop Bangladesh Capital Market

By Editors | 22/04/2019

After a major decline in market cap since last year, Dhaka Stock Exchange has submitted proposals to the regulator to help stimulate the market.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Amend Securities Law This Year

By Editors | 22/04/2019

China plans to amend its securities law within this year, with an aim to strengthening investor protection and enforcement against violators.

Securities / Derivatives

China Further Loosens Restrictions on Index Futures Trading

By Editors | 22/04/2019

Margin requirements, intraday volume restrictions and transaction fees have all been reduced, according to a statement from the CFFEX.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Asks Brokers to Issue CDS on Private Company Bonds

By Editors | 19/04/2019

The move is aimed at helping private companies to raise funds on the market. CDS products, though new to China, will provide assurances against default.