Securities / Derivatives

Enforcement

China Unifies Enforcement of Bond Markets Under CSRC

By Editors | 05/12/2018

The move to unify regulation of the bond markets under one authority is aimed at improving the overall regulatory system and preventing systemic risk.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Consults on Proposals to Allow Indian Firms to List Overseas

By Editors | 05/12/2018

An expert panel constituted by SEBI has issued recommendations that, if adopted, would enable Indian firms to list overseas and foreign companies to list directly in India.

Market Infrastructure

Calastone to Migrate Global Funds Network to Blockchain

By Matthew Chan | 04/12/2018

By moving to a blockchain platform, Calastone seeks to address the high cost of funds distribution and operational risk resulting from manual processes, older systems and legacy technology.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Issues Cybersecurity Framework for Brokers, Depository Participants

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2018

Stockbrokers and depository participants will have to formulate a comprehensive cyber security and cyber resilience policy document in accordance with the guidelines by April 2019.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves UBS Majority Control of China Securities JV

By Editors | 04/12/2018

UBS will become the first foreign financial institution to take a controlling stake in a China-based securities joint venture, having now received formal approval from the CSRC.

Securities / Derivatives

China Eases Restrictions on Index Futures Trading

By Editors | 04/12/2018

The CFFEX has lowered margin requirements and trading costs on stock index futures, while also raising the daily trading limit on individual futures products.editors

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia to Implement T+2 by Q2 2019

By Editors | 03/12/2018

The bourse said the move to a shorter settlement cycle will improve operational efficiency, reduce counterparty risk and improve the competitiveness of Malaysia’s capital market.

Market Infrastructure

Huatai Securities Wins First Approval to Issue GDRs in London

By Editors | 03/12/2018

The approval marks the launch of the Shanghai-London Stock Connect, which allows China- and London-listed firms to issue depository receipts in each other’s markets.

Securities / Derivatives

China Enables Bond Market Access Through Bloomberg Terminal

By Editors | 03/12/2018

The PBOC says preparatory work has been completed to enable international investors’ access to China’s interbank bond market, via Bond Connect, through Bloomberg terminals.