Tag : securities

Adapting to a new reality - six trends accelerating securities lending in Asia Pacific

In the first half of 2020, far-reaching macro-economic and market repercussions in the wake of COVID-19 have had an inevitable dampening effect on global securities lending. A combination of unprecedented market turbulence and short-selling bans resulted in muted borrower appetite and, ultimately, led to slowing revenues.

Morgan Stanley fined, reprimanded in Hong Kong

Joe Marsh

Aug 24, 2016

The US bank’s HK securities business has been hit with sanctions for internal control failures. This reflects the growing regulatory burden, particularly for big firms, says a compliance specialist.

Morgan Stanley fined, reprimanded in Hong Kong

ARFP members warned of future tax troubles

Bernadette Tio

Mar 3, 2015

Australia has been a cheerleader for the upcoming passporting scheme, but industry players have claimed the country's taxation arrangements represent the biggest hurdle to its successful implementation.

ARFP members warned of future tax troubles

Court dismisses appeal over Facebook sentence

Leigh Powell

Aug 29, 2012

Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal rejects an application for leave to appeal against a sentence for giving unlicensed securities advice via the social networking site.

HKEx network upgrade tipped to draw algo trading interest

Georgina Lee

Apr 16, 2012

An upgrade and new data centre for hosting services may spark interest in algorithmic trading strategies on Hong Kong stocks, as latency is reduced to below two milliseconds.

HKEx network upgrade tipped to draw algo trading interest

Hong Kong closes in on scripless securities market

Leigh Powell

Sep 21, 2010

The first phase of the scheme to allow investors to hold and transfer securities in their own name is expected to be implemented in 2013.

A score of managers is coming to Asia

Cate Rocchi

May 9, 2010

And these firms should consider outsourcing, which carries in-built insurance against pricing errors, says Chris Ryan in his new role at Citi securities and funds services.

Sumitomo Trust manages Sumitomo Bank strategies offshore

Jame DiBiasio

Nov 17, 2009

The Japanese giant finds a way outside of Japan to combine its prop-desk activities in a fund structure for institutional clients.

Citi offers third-party clearing in Singapore

Edward Russell

Sep 14, 2009

Members of the Singapore Stock Exchange can now use Citi for third-party clearing.

Chinese fund houses on high alert for money laundering

Sep 10, 2009

Fund houses in China have been told to keep an eye out for customers whose names might be on the state's list of terrorists, criminal suspects, convicted criminals and enemies.

UBS, Goldman seek entry to China asset management via broking

Jame DiBiasio

Aug 31, 2009

UBS Global Asset Management and Goldman Sachs are exploring whether they can participate in æcollective investment managementÆ schemes in China.

CSRC mops up mess in fund rating industry

Aug 16, 2009

Compulsory registration and licensing will be required for fund advisory and rating providers. But a few innocent bystanders are likely to be affected.