SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Proposes New Algorithmic Trading Rules for Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2025

The CSRC has unveiled draft regulations aimed at tightening control over algorithmic trading in the futures market.

Big Picture

G20 Reforms Have Strengthened Securitisation Markets: FSB Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2025

The FSB says the complex structures that contributed to the GFC have “largely diminished”, resulting in a more transparent market.

Securities / Derivatives

China Unveils Plans to Increase ‘Long-term Funds’ in Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2025

The plan includes measures to encourage insurers, pension funds, and other medium- to long-term capital funds to increase their stock market investments

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand to Establish New Carbon Credits Market This Year – Reports

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2025

An official from SEC Thailand said the country needs a much more active carbon credit market, operated by the stock exchange

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Proposes New Fundraising Rules for Listed Companies

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2025

The CSRC has unveiled a draft of new regulations aimed at tightening the oversight of fundraising activities by listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia’s SC and BNM Launch Centralised Ombudsman Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

The centralised dispute resolution centre simplifies the resolution process by offering a trusted one-stop platform for financial consumers and investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Launches Direct Bond Market Linkage With Macau

By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2025

The linkage will enable investors from both sides to participate in each other’s bond market with greater ease and efficiency

Securities / Derivatives

Citadel Securities Lodges Licence Application with CSRC

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2025

Citadel Securities has applied for a securities licence in China, after being unable to find a viable acquisition target last year

ESG / Sustainability

Chinese Stock Exchanges Release Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2025

The guidelines aim to help listed companies establish governance structures and management systems, identify material topics, and conduct specific disclosure tasks.