Trading

Jun 12, 2018

Chinese home appliance maker Qingdao Haier has gained approval from the local authorities for an offshore-listing on the China Europe International Exchange (CEINEX).

May 08, 2018

Hong Kong Stock ExchangeNearly 90% of mainland Chinese exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors in a survey said they would trade ETFs through the Stock Connect programme if they could.

Apr 18, 2018

Chatrapati_Shivaji_AirportThe decision of Indian stock exchanges to terminate foreign derivative trading was a nasty shock for foreign investors – and a reminder of why this market is known for its uncertain regulatory environment. Indrajit Basu reports.

Apr 17, 2018

Singapore_ExchangeThe Singapore Exchange has promised new Indian equity derivatives in June to provide “continuity” after a surprise move by India threatened to stop all offshore derivative trading.

Mar 27, 2018

Euro_notesA state-owned real estate developer in the city of Chengdu has listed €500 million ($622 million) of Eurobonds on the China Europe International Exchange (CEINEX) in Frankfurt.

Mar 13, 2018

Singapore_Exchange_buildingTechnology firm Smartkarma is piloting a scheme to allow Singapore Exchange-listed companies to streamline their communication and data reporting.

Mar 13, 2018

Saxo_BankTrading platform provider Saxo Bank has hired Vivienne Yu as its chief executive for Greater China.

Mar 06, 2018

Islamic_financeIndonesia has listed two Islamic bonds with a total value of $3 billion on the Nasdaq Dubai exchange.

Feb 27, 2018

Japanese stocksThe sum invested in listed exchange-traded funds and exchange-traded products (ETFs and ETPs) in Japan hit $295 billion in January – a record.

Jan 30, 2018

indian equitiesThe Indian equity market, which is at an all-time high in local currency terms, may yet offer good value if the country’s reform agenda is maintained.

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Opinion

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Why rising demand for healthcare is creating investment opportunities in China

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