Retail Investment

ICICI Prudential launches Maturity Plan Series 53

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has started a fresh fund called ICICI Prudential Fixed Maturity Plan Series 53.   The scheme is for 371 Days and New...

HSBC launches online retail bond trading platform

Hong Kong now has an online retail bond trading platform enabling investors to execute real-time trades bonds and certificates of deposit.

Hong Kong top location in Asia for listings

International companies seeking a listing are after improved valuation in the currently buoyant Hong Kong market.

Singapore Exchange's September securities trading up 20%

Record volume of 4,530 contracts for SGX Nikkei Dividend Futures contract was achieved in September.

SGX sees sustained derivatives trading and OTC clearing growth

Reported 10% daily average value traded growth and 19% year-on-year surge in overall derivatives trading volume.

HKEx mulls opening Renminbi futures market

Market with 1mln yuan per contract, targets to broaden acceptance of currency by international trade partners.

CapitaMalls Asia issues S$350 million worth of notes

Net proceeds of the notes will be used to finance investments of CapitaMalls Asia and CapitaMalls Asia Treasury.

HSBC offers Renminbi-denominated retail CDs

HK$57,305 minimum subscription can yield interest payments of 2 per cent per annum upon maturity.

SGX to draw more traders with new market initiatives

Newly-appointed Senior Vice President and Head of Fixed Income, Ms Tng Kwee Lian, will take charge of the proposed trading improvements.

SGX and LME to launch monthly metal futures by 2011

Singapore’s market will be the first in Asia to make metal futures available to investors.

SGX and London Metal Exchange talk on Asian expansion

Although the scope of projects is not yet certain, both exchanges said they recognise the potential of a tie-up.

Nomura to issue USD100 million Sukuk Al-Ijarah

Nomura appointed Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Berhad as the Mandated Lead Arranger for the proposed issuance of a two-year Sukuk al-Ijarah of...

Security trading slows down in June

This, despite Singapore Exchange (SGX) witnessing growth in its commodities and clearing businesses.

SGX extends trading hours to 3:30pm for Nikkei

Singapore Exchange (SGX) re-launches Enhanced Mini Nikkei and USD Index Futures on Thursday to provide market makers more ‘liquidity’.

Japanese investors seek to increase assets amid low interest rates

Nomura said retail investors in Japan have been keen to gain exposure to foreign instruments through investment trusts, otherwise known as toushin.

SGX launches Asia's first dividend futures contract

Nikkei Dividend Point Index Futures contract reached total volume of $23,1mln.