Securities / Derivatives

    Securities / Derivatives

    India to Ease Capital Markets Norms for Foreign Investors

    By Garima Chitkara | 01/03/2018

    Government to set up single-window clearance for foreign portfolio investors and allow foreign custodians to trade on behalf of their clients without registering with SEBI.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASEAN Liberalises Cross-border Funds Framework

    By Garima Chitkara | 28/02/2018

    ASEAN CIS framework revised to open greater fund participation between Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Stalls Launch of Registration Based IPO System

    By Editors | 26/02/2018

    Initially set for implementation this week, the market-oriented approach to listings will be pushed forward two years.

    AML / KYC

    India to Tighten Rules for Alternative Investment Funds

    By Garima Chitkara | 26/02/2018

    SEBI to increase focus on source and use of funds going through the alternative investment fund framework.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Extends Shanghai Clearing House No-Action Relief

    By Editors | 26/02/2018

    Shanghai Clearing House is permitted to clear certain swaps subject to mandatory clearing in China for the proprietary trades of its clearing members that are US persons.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Stops Publishing Volatility Index Data

    By Editors | 24/02/2018

    The move was designed to curb options market activity and discourage speculation amid recent volatility, says Bloomberg.

    Securities / Derivatives

    IOSCO Issues Guidance on Conflicts of Interest in Equity Offerings

    By Editors | 24/02/2018

    Recommendations developed by group of regulators including ASIC, Hong Kong’s SFC and Japan’s FSA.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Allows Cash as Collateral for GIFT City Trading

    By Editors | 23/02/2018

    Foreign securities and gold also eligible, but cash and cash equivalents will need to form 50 percent of total liquid assets at all times.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indian Exchanges to Launch Cross-Currency Derivatives

    By Editors | 22/02/2018

    BSE and NSE can launch cross-currency futures and options in the euro, pound and yen, against the dollar and rupee.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore to Shift OTC Derivatives to Organised Markets

    By Editors | 22/02/2018

    The trading obligations would apply to banks with gross notional outstanding OTC derivatives exceeding SGD20 billion.

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