China futures regs in effect: financials, gold closer

20 Apr 2007

Rule changes intended to clear the way for the much-anticipated launch of financial futures in mainland China (see FO Week Vol 12 No 12) came into effect on 15 April, with a top regulator in the country reverting to the earlier target of a first half launch...

The rest of this article is for subscribers only. Would you like to take a free trial?

Unlimited access
Data & graph exports
Daily data brief
Weekly newsletter

News & Analysis access
Extensive data searches
Access to archive
Weekly newsletter

Already have an account?

Username:
Password:

Remember me? | Forgot your password?

"While we support its overall direction, a number of the requirements in the review are needlessly oppressive, particularly the proposed limits on execution-only business and bilateral execution. Additionally, the swathe of costly disclosure obligations is more likely to confuse than inform customers.”

The FOA's Anthony Belchambers responds to the EC's Mifid review.