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Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Announcement On Adjustments To Trading Limits On Some Futures Contracts

Date 20/03/2026

According to Article 28 and Article 30 of the Risk Control Rules of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) has decided upon discussion that from the night trading session of March 20, 2026, within a single trading day, the trading volume of opening positions of any Non-Futures Company Member or client shall not exceed 16000 lots on MA2605, the trading volume of opening positions of any Non-Futures Company Member or client shall not exceed 8000 lots on SH2605.The trading volume of opening positions includes the volume of opening long and short positions of any Non-Futures Company Member or client. Accounts involving actual control relationship shall be managed as one single account. Hedging trading volume of opening positions shall be exempted.

Circular On The Release Of The Revised Nickel Futures Rules Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange

Date 20/03/2026

The Nickel Futures Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange have been adopted by the Board of Directors of Shanghai Futures Exchange (“SHFE”), and reported to the China Securities Regulatory Commission. These rules are hereby released and shall take effect on March 20, 2026.

CFFEX: Notice On Listing Of New Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 20/03/2026

• The IF2605 CSI 300 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 23, 2026 at the listing benchmark price of 4558.4.
• The IC2605 CSI 500 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 23, 2026 at the listing benchmark price of 7744.2.
• The IM2605 CSI 1000 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 23, 2026 at the listing benchmark price of 7774.8.
• The IH2605 SSE 50 index futures contract is scheduled to be listed on March 23, 2026 at the listing benchmark price of 2888.8.
• The IO2703 series CSI 300 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on March 23, 2026.
• The MO2703 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on March 23, 2026.
• The HO2703 series SSE 50 index options contracts are scheduled to be listed on March 23, 2026.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Adjustments To The Trading Of Nickel Options

Date 20/03/2026

With the approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC),  the Nickel Options of Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) have been confirmed as a Specified Domestic Product. Accordingly, SHFE plans to fully open the nickel option market to Overseas Special Participants, Overseas Intermediaries, and overseas Clients. To this end, SHFE will make the following adjustments to the trading of nickel options.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission: Hearing Fixed For First Criminal Prosecution In District Court Against Securities Fraud Involving Illegal Short Selling Under SFO

Date 20/03/2026

The Eastern Magistrates’ Courts today granted an application by the Department of Justice to transfer a securities fraud case brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to the District Court for criminal proceedings.

CFFEX: Notice On Delivery Of Equity Index Futures And Options Contracts

Date 20/03/2026

The following equity index futures and options contracts are delivered on March 20, 2026 at their respective final settlement prices:

• IF2603 CSI 300 index futures contracts and the IO2603 series CSI 300 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 4597.49;
• IC2603 CSI 500 index futures contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 7845.38;
• IM2603 CSI 1000 index futures contracts and the MO2603 series CSI 1000 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 7877.11;
• IH2603 SSE 50 index futures contracts and the HO2603 series SSE 50 index options contracts are delivered at the final settlement price of 2899.02.

Notice On Issuing The Revised Operational Guidelines For The Futures Trading Participant Eligibility Rules Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange

Date 20/03/2026

To further enhance the eligibility management of traders and regulate relevant business processes, the Shanghai Futures Exchange has revised the Operational Guidelines for the Futures Trading Participant Eligibility Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (“Operational Guidelines”, See Attachment) in accordance with the Futures Trading Participant Eligibility Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange. The Operational Guidelines are hereby released, and shall take effect from the date of release.

Circular On Self-Regulatory Measures Taken By CFFEX In February 2026

Date 20/03/2026

To prevent market risks, maintain orderly operation of the market and protect investors’ legitimate rights and interests, China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) took the following self-regulatory measures against violations of exchange rules in February 2026.

ASIC: Federal Court Declares Macquarie Contravened The Corporations Act In Relation To Shield Master Fund

Date 20/03/2026

The Federal Court has today made declarations that Macquarie Investment Management Limited (MIML) contravened the Corporations Act by failing to place the Shield Master Fund (Shield) on a watch list for heightened monitoring.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Partners Industry To Develop AI Risk Management Toolkit For The Financial Sector

Date 20/03/2026

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the successful conclusion of phase two of Project MindForge, which culminates in the publication of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management Toolkit for the financial services sector. This toolkit, developed collaboratively by a consortium of 24 leading banks, insurance companies, capital market firms, and other industry partners, provides financial institutions with resources for managing AI-related risks across traditional AI, generative AI, and emerging agentic AI technologies.