Regions Archive

Singapore Exchange has revealed proposals for dynamic circuit breakers that would safeguard the venue and its members against severe price fluctuations and has sought industry feedback. read more>

A pre-summer start to trialogues will result in a completed MiFID II text by year's end, but buy-side concerns about dark pools remain. read more>

The iShares RMB Bond Index ETF, Asia's first offshore renminbi bond exchange-traded fund, listed on Tuesday in Hong Kong. It follows a strong month for the asset class, as inflows into Asian ETFs increased to US$4 billion in May from US$1 billion in April. read more>

As European Union members consider implementing a financial transaction tax, the effect it could have on the repo market is seen by some to be a serious threat to market liquidity. read more>

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Group's ICE Futures US exchange has today launched interval price limit (IPL) functionality on futures contracts. read more>

Technology provider Tora has hired Brian Tafaro in a new role to support sales in Japan of liquidity services and provide client coverage, in tandem with additional similar responsibilities for the rest of Asia. read more>

High-frequency trading (HFT) makes up just a small percentage of the market, despite a common perception that is has become widespread, according to research by brokerage Abel/Noser. read more>

A mild boost to swap futures volumes on Eris Exchange since Monday's OTC derivatives clearing deadline for buy-side firms is minor compared to long-term expectations, the venue said. read more>

Almost a month after the Commodity Future Trading Commission's (CFTC) publication of its rules for swap execution facilities (SEF), the only applicant is the regime's leading detractor. read more>

Pan-European regulatory regime MiFID II was yesterday jolted forward as the Council of the European Union's final position emerged, although dark pool use for the buy-side will be significantly reduced. read more>