Exchanges
No more delays on Mifid open access, EU regulator says
European authority confirms July 2020 start date, reigniting argument over market stability versus competition
All along the watchtower – Surveillance tools against market abuse
Surveillance tools against market abuse are enjoying a technological revolution in analytics, while anxious supervisors are also closing in on market practices. Risk.net hosted a webinar in association with NICE Actimize to analyse the threats and…
Making technology count in a C/ETRM world
As businesses grow, so does their need for modern, agile and cost-effective commodity/energy trading risk management (C/ETRM) solutions. Pioneer Solutions explores how its next-generation, highly configurable C/ETRM systems take advantage of the latest…
HKEX clearing head talks margin and auctions post-Nasdaq
CCPs have work to do to restore confidence in clearing, but Roland Chai has a plan
Asia ETF Forum 2018 special report
Since the launch of the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in 1999, exchange-traded products (ETPs) have gained popularity as they become one of the fastest-growing investment products in the world. Hong Kong…
Australian exchange could shorten settlement with blockchain
ASX will seek comment on quicker settlement of cash stocks – possibly the same day
Asia moves: Hong Kong exchange on senior hiring spree, KKR picks Apac strategist, and more
Latest job changes across industry
Capturing alpha in Asia’s ETF market – Trends to watch in 2019
As the inclusion of China A-shares into major indexes could potentially lead to record inflows into China, 2019 is set to be an exceptional year for the Asian exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market. Meanwhile, investors in the region are increasingly eyeing…
Brexit relief aids Singapore on EU swaps trading equivalence
Sources say decision imminent, but Singapore venues may still face EU licensing requirements
Active ETFs – The next step in Asia’s ETF innovation
The exchange-traded fund space has long been dominated by passively managed funds, but active ETFs are gaining popularity among investors and issuers. Although active ETFs are not yet a mainstream investment instrument, their growing investor interest is…
Lobbyists seek eleventh-hour Brexit relief for UK futures
EC urged to extend CCP safe harbour so listed derivatives don’t switch to OTC
A threat to the Ion throne?
Banks need connections to e-trading venues; they don’t want the other services that come with them
Extending the ETF frontiers: Institutions are finding new ways to use ETFs
Growing institutional adoption of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been an undeniable trend over the past few years. In this article, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explains why institutions are increasingly using ETFs to gain targeted exposure,…
Interest rate ETD volumes tick up in Q3
Longer-dated contracts push total open interest higher
Exchange of the year/exchange innovation of the year: CME Group
Risk Awards 2019: FX Link, SOFR futures and Nex acquisition headline banner year for Chicago bourse
Exchange of the year, Asia: SGX
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Impressive growth in core commodities contracts and product innovation made 2018 a stand-out year for Singapore exchange
Growing an institutional footprint in Asia’s ETF market
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explores the burgeoning impact of institutional investors in Asia’s exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) market – which is demonstrating the potential to establish itself as a global force – with a focus on the rapid…
Imperfect harmony: industry balks at EU foreign venue rules
Proposal could force non-EU platforms to choose between following Mifid II or ditching EU firms
Trading costs versus arrival price – An intuitive and comprehensive methodology
Craig Niven, managing director, cash equity execution at Societe Generale Prime Services explores how a five‑month study allowed the organisation to develop a market impact model using historical data, and why it is key for clients in the long term to…
Hong Kong ETFs spotlighted amid growing A-share interest
Hong Kong’s exchange-traded fund market takes centre stage in international investors’ foray into Chinese markets, experts say. By Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Brexit: listed derivatives face OTC mutation
No-deal would flip EU27 users into different regime for UK-listed trades
Interest rate ETD open interest drops in Q2
Open interest in options and futures contracts combined dropped 12%
Pensions and insurers give new impetus to Asia’s ETFs
Cost-conscious institutional investors are embracing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to lower transaction fees and achieve higher returns. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explores the theme of yield‑chasing among insurers in Asia’s expanding ETF…
EU drops reporting relief for exchange-traded derivatives
Exemption removed from Emir Refit, but Parliament moots future legislative changes for ETDs