Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Asks Exchanges to Review Commodity Derivatives Performance

By Editors | 05/02/2020

Performance reviews of commodity derivatives contracts should be conducted each year to ensure alignment with the physical markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, IPOS Launch Joint Initiative to Unlock Value from Intangible Assets

By Editors | 05/02/2020

Until end-2020, a pilot programme will help companies undergo an evaluation and audit process to assess their intangible assets as indicators of business value.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong PE Firms Should Reassess Licensing Obligations

By Michael P Wong | 05/02/2020

Hong Kong private equity firms should reassess whether they have complied with licensing requirements in light of new guidance from the SFC, says Dechert partner Michael Wong.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Bourse to Grant Relief on Issuer Results Announcements

By Editors | 04/02/2020

Listed companies experiencing difficulties publishing results or audited financial statements due to coronavirus-related travel and other restrictions may be granted relief.

Securities / Derivatives

BSE, NSE Launch New Trading Platforms for Debt Securities

By Editors | 04/02/2020

BSE India launched its new RFQ Platform on Monday and NSE on Tuesday. The platforms offer greater transparency and access to debt securities for eligible investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand, Luxembourg Explore Financial Market Cooperation

By Editors | 04/02/2020

Thailand’s SEC and LuxSE have discussed cooperation to promote sustainable finance, while also agreeing to explore the creation of a trading link between the two countries.

Securities / Derivatives

FSS Korea Finds Mismanaged Liquidity at More Private Equity Funds

By Editors | 04/02/2020

The FSS has identified at least four firms whose funds face potential liquidity crisis risks, similar to Lime Asset Management, which has so far frozen 1.7tr won in assets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Position Limits for Gift City Rupee Derivatives

By Editors | 04/02/2020

Brokers, institutional investors and eligible foreign investors can hold gross open positions in rupee futures and options contracts up to $1bn or 15% of total open interest, whichever is higher.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Sandbox Graduate ‘iSTOX’ Approved for Full Launch

By Editors | 04/02/2020

The iSTOX platform connects buyers and sellers of digitised securities denominated in fiat currencies, catering to institutional and accredited investors in Singapore.