News Centre

Hong Kong’s Securities And Futures Commission Commences Proceedings Against Greencool’s Former Chairman And Seeks To Freeze $1.59 Billion Of His Assets To Compensate Investors

Date 23/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has instituted proceedings in both the Court of First Instance (CFI) and the Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) against former chairman and chief executive officer, Mr Gu Chujun, and other senior executives of Greencool Technology Holdings Limited (Greencool), alleging market misconduct involving grossly overstating the company’s financial accounts for the years ended 31 December 2000 to 2004.

Thai Bourse Launches SET-TFEX Online Investor Fair In Late June

Date 23/06/2014

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), jointly with 24 leading securities firms, will hold its “SET-TFEX Online Investor Fair 2014” on June 26-29 in Bangkok, under the theme “1st click to sustainable investment: stocks, derivatives and mutual funds.” Participants will be updated with new technology, making investment simple and convenient, with investment tips from 15 insightful seminars by investment gurus. 

Hong Kong's Securities And Futures Commission: Ernst & Young Produces Audit Working Papers In Hong Kong And Appeals Order Over Mainland Papers

Date 23/06/2014

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) notes that, on 20 June 2014, Ernst & Young (EY) filed a Notice of Appeal in respect of the court order to produce documents held by its Mainland affiliate, EY Hua Ming (EYHM), having produced a disc of documents it held in Hong Kong.

LME Ring To Remain Open Beyond 2015

Date 23/06/2014

• Decision follows six-month review and extensive discussions with the market
• Investing £1 million in Ring-based technology in 2014
• Further integration of electronic and Ring pricing
• Focused on keeping the Ring relevant and able to suit market’s needs

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited Is Registered On The Lead Managing Underwriter List Of TOKYO PRO-BOND Market

Date 23/06/2014

Today, Tokyo Stock Exchange registered Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited on the Lead Managing Underwriter List of the professional-oriented bond market, i.e. TOKYO PRO-BOND Market. According to this time’s registration, the number of securities companies on the list is 36 as of June 23, 2014.

Shanghai Stock Exchange: Q&A On “Notice of Providing Transfer Services For Bonds In Listing Suspension”

Date 23/06/2014

Recently, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has released the “Notice of Providing Transfer Services for Bonds in Listing Suspension” (the “Notice” for short), in order to maintain and promote the stable development of the bond market, and protect the legal rights and interests of investors. An SSE official answered questions raised by journalists concerning the “Notice”.

Cumulative Figures Of Physical Delivery For US Dollar Futures Exceeded US $30 Billion In KRX

Date 23/06/2014

After fifteen years since first listing U.S. dollar futures in the Korea Exchange (KRX) in 1999, the cumulative amount of physical delivery for U.S. dollar futures has exceeded US $30 billion as of June, 2014. 

Oxera Global Cost Benchmarking Of ASX’s Post-Trade Equity Services

Date 23/06/2014

ASX has today released the Oxera Global cost benchmarking of cash equity clearing and settlement services report.  

ADX Signs Agreement On Bonds Listing With NBAD

Date 23/06/2014

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has signed an agreement with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) paving the way for the listing of bonds and new debt instruments at the exchange. The signing of the agreement comes in accordance with ADX strategic objectives of diversification of products and toa bond market operating under the best standards.  

Singapore Fixed Income Indices (SFI) Weekly - 23 June 2014

Date 23/06/2014

Below are key highlights for the week ending 20 June 2014 (please click on the attachment for further detail):

• The SFI gained 0.01% to 117.49.
• YTD, the STI currently outperforms the SFI by 0.76%.
• The SFI Corporate Bond Index gained 0.07% to 122.21.  The index is 12 basis points shy of its all-time high (122.36 on 29 May 2014).
• The SFI Industrial Bond Index reached an all-time high (127.16) on Thursday, 19 June 2014 before closing the week at 127.08.
• Comparing maturity bands, the SFI 3-5 Year Bond Index gained (+0.14%).  Conversely, the SFI 10+ Year Bond Index fell (-0.27%).