Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Allows Foreign Investment In Commodity Derivatives

    By Garima Chitkara | 20/09/2018

    Foreign investors with direct exposure to commodities can trade commodity derivatives in India. BSE and NSE to start offering commodity derivatives from 1 October.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Urges Analysts to Avoid “Negative Comments” on Stock Market

    By Garima Chitkara | 20/09/2018

    The CSRC is looking to avoid the spread of negative sentiment among retail investors as the Shanghai Composite Index falls to a three year low amid trade war tensions.

    Market Infrastructure

    High Speed Markets a Challenge for Central Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2018

    Modern market infrastructure and the volumes of data they bring present a challenge to central banks in the way they monitor markets to fulfil their mandates.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Expands Retail Access to Fixed Income Market

    By Editors | 20/09/2018

    Securities Commission has liberalised its framework for retail investment in bond and sukuk products, effective from 11 October.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Imposes New Caps on Mutual Fund Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2018

    The new caps link total expense ratios to assets under management, in a bid to pass on the benefits of scale to investors and improve transparency in the industry.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Publishes Guidance Addressing Equity Raising Conflicts of Interest

    By Editors | 19/09/2018

    The guidance comprises eight measures to address conflicts of interest and sets standards of conduct for market intermediaries in the equity capital raising process.

    Market Infrastructure

    Independent Amount – 10 Years and No Change Since Lehman Collapse

    By Matthieu Sachot | 19/09/2018

    Counterparties are exposed to material downside risk in posting collateral without restrictions on rehypothecation or non-segregation, says Matthieu Sachot at Chappuis Halder & Co.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese Brokers Receive Lukewarm Response from Expat Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018

    Foreign nationals in China can now open trading accounts at local brokerages, but so far brokers and investors appear unenthusiastic, say reports.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan to Launch Exchange Traded Notes in Q2 2019

    By Editors | 17/09/2018

    Brokers issuing ETNs must have a net worth exceeding $325mn and a capital adequacy ratio of at least 250%.

    Market Infrastructure

    NEX Launches OTC Derivatives Reporting Solution in Australia

    By Editors | 17/09/2018

    The solution ensures data integrity and quality before delivery to CME Group or DTCC Asia licensed trade repositories.

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