Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Launches Digital Platform to Automate IM Documentation

By Editors | 07/02/2019

‘ISDA Create – IM’ is expected to significantly reduce the time and resources it takes to negotiate margin documentation for participants in non-cleared OTC derivatives markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand Unveils Three-year Capital Market Development Plan

By Editors | 05/02/2019

The SET’s plan is aimed at broadening its investor base, scaling up digital transformation, widening access to mutual funds and streamlining regulatory processes.

Securities / Derivatives

UPDATED – Hong Kong SFC Revamps Licensing Processes

By Editors | 04/02/2019

The move is aimed at halting “rolling bad apples” in their tracks by requiring firms to provide the SFC with details about employee departures, says Herbert Smith Freehills.

Market Infrastructure

Bloomberg Indices to Include Chinese Local Currency Bonds from April

By Editors | 01/02/2019

The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index will phase in Chinese government bonds and policy bank securities over 20 months, starting from April 2019.

Market Infrastructure

China to Expand Scope, Ease Requirements for QFII, RQFII Schemes

By Editors | 01/02/2019

New rules propose consolidating the QFII and RQFII into a single scheme, expanding the scope of investment products allowed and easing qualifying requirements for applicants.

Securities / Derivatives

China Consults on Rules for Shanghai’s New Science and Technology Board

By Editors | 31/01/2019

New rules under consultation cover auditing, issuance, listing, underwriting, trading and supervision of companies listed on the SSE’s new science and technology board.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korea FSC Announces ‘Revitalisation Plan’ for KONEX Market

By Editors | 31/01/2019

New rules for the KONEX are aimed at boosting liquidity and trust in the market, while also making fundraising easier for SMEs and venture companies.

Market Infrastructure

JPM Asset Management Approved to Sell HK Funds in China

By Editors | 30/01/2019

Two of JPMorgan’s Hong Kong funds have been approved for distribution in China under the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Consults on Moving Bank Bill Futures to Cash Settlement

By Editors | 30/01/2019

The move is expected to increase participation from swap dealers and offshore entities in Australia’s most actively traded listed short term interest rate derivative.