SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Fines Yuanta Securities’ HK Unit for Disclosure Failings

    By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016

    Securities regulator says firm hid bond deal execution prices and financial gains.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Issues 2nd IBOR Review

    By Samuel Riding | 29/02/2016

    Study finds most recommendations on governance, transparency and accountability have been implemented.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA Consults on Non-centrally Cleared Derivative Margins, Risk Mitigation

    By Samuel Riding | 26/02/2016

    Regulator expects only a small number of institutions to exceed proposed minimum qualifying levels.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Expands Short Position Reporting Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 25/02/2016

    SFC expands position reporting to all securities that can be shorted; sets collective investment scheme threshold at HKD30 million.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASEAN Cross-border Trading Link Holds Little Appeal

    By Samuel Riding | 25/02/2016

    Indonesian regulator says Jakarta exchange won’t join yet due to low volumes, lack of post trade linkage.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan to Switch Bitcoin Status from Commodity to Currency

    By Samuel Riding | 24/02/2016

    Change will allow Bitcoin as a form of payment, exchange for legal tender.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO to Set up Regional Hub in Malaysia

    By Samuel Riding | 23/02/2016

    Organisation confirms decision, plans for China’s G20 presidency at two-day meeting.

    Market Infrastructure

    High Level of Compliance with New Philippines Securities Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 21/02/2016

    Regulator says 88 of 133 firms meet new regulations despite objections from brokers and dealers association.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX Consults on Futures Trading, Derivatives Clearing Rules

    By Samuel Riding | 19/02/2016

    Singapore exchange asks for feedback on plans for new derivatives trading and clearing system.

    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam to Launch Debt Trading Floors

    By Samuel Riding | 18/02/2016

    Central bank aims for debt trading to resolve non-performing loan issues.

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