China Futures Association

UBS Futures announced that it had completed the first domestic commodity futures transaction of China Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) and RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII), and became the first futures company to support QFII to participate in the domestic commodity futures market.

Behind the "golden age" of the futures industry, the support of futures companies is inseparable. As a specific market service provider, the comprehensive strength of futures companies determines the development height of the industry to a certain extent.

Source：China Securities Regulatory Comission

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released the findings of their 2021 joint survey on the Sale of Non-exchange Traded Investment Products by licensed corporations (LCs) and registered institutions (RIs) (Note 1).

Euronext extends the scope of derivatives contracts available on the Euronext Eurozone Banks Index. Market participants can now take positions on the Euronext Eurozone Banks Dividend Index Futures Contract, in addition to the existing Futures and Options contracts.

The Eastern Magistrates' Court today fixed the pre-trial review date for prosecutions against Mr Tony Choi Yick Man and Mr Ma Yau Tim after they pleaded not guilty to charges by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for unlicensed activities.

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) and China Financial Futures Exchange, Co. Ltd. (CFFEX) signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in derivatives markets.

Efforts will be made to introduce novel futures products themed on carbon emissions rights, logistics and indexes in China so that the financial sector can better serve the real economy and address the country's major development strategies, said China Securities Regulatory Commission Vice-Chairman Fang Xinghai at a forum on Tuesday.

A green light given to foreign investors regarding investment in China's onshore futures and options market will help elevate liquidity in the domestic derivatives market and provide more asset allocation tools for foreign investors, experts said.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the support of the Central Government and initiatives announced by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to broaden Stock Connect and further enhance Hong Kong's position as an offshore Renminbi (RMB) centre and a risk management centre.

On 8 July 2022, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued new guidance and requirements regarding investments in virtual assets and insurance-linked securities (ILS) by SFC-authorised funds.