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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.

Parliamentary Joint Committee On Corporations And Financial Services, Opening Statement, 20 March 2026 - Opening Statement By ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court At The Parliamentary Joint Committee On Corporations And Financial Services, Inquiry Into The Oversight Of ASIC, The Takeovers Panel And The Corporations Legislation, Public Hearing On 20 March 2026

Date 20/03/2026

Thank you, Chair, and members of the Committee, for the opportunity to appear today.

I am joined today by Commissioner, Kate O’Rourke, Executive Director, Enforcement and Compliance, Chris Savundra and Senior Executive Leader, Sustainability, Financial Reporting and Audit, Claire LaBouchardiere.

Shanghai Futures Exchange: Notice On Matters Concerning The Administration Of Trading Access To Nickel Futures And Options Contracts

Date 20/03/2026

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has confirmed nickel futures and options of Shanghai Futures Exchange as Specified Products and approved the admission of overseas traders. With immediate effect, eligible clients may apply to Account Opening Institutions (including Futures Firm Members, Overseas Special Brokerage Participants and Overseas Intermediaries) for trading access to nickel futures and options contracts. Account Opening Institutions shall administer clients’ eligibility and trading access to the corresponding contracts in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Futures Trading Participant Eligibility Management Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the Operational Guidelines for the Futures Trading Participant Eligibility Rules of the Shanghai Futures Exchange. The specific details are as follows:

Circular On The Release Of The Clearing Guidelines For Members Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange, The Guidelines For The Settlement And Purchase Of Foreign Exchange For Members Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange, And The Guidelines Of The Shanghai Futures Exchange On Disposal Of Assets Posted As Margin Collaterals

Date 20/03/2026

To better serve the high-standard opening-up of the futures market, support the internationalization program of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (“SHFE”), and regulate members’ foreign exchange management, cross-border settlement business and the disposal of foreign currencies used as margin, SHFE has formulated the Clearing Guidelines for Members of the Shanghai Futures Exchange, the Guidelines for the Settlement and Purchase of  Foreign Exchange for Members of the Shanghai Futures Exchange, and the Guidelines of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on Disposal of Assets Posted as Margin Collaterals (hereinafter collectively referred to as “these Guidelines”). These Guidelines are hereby released and will come into effect on March 20, 2026.