Hang Seng to launch volatility index
Hong Kong will get its own volatility index next month paving the way for financial products that allow investors to hedge against excessive market movements.
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Lunar New Year market holidays
1. China - Wed 2 Feb 2011 to Tues 8 Feb 2011 (Lunar New Year) 2. HK & SGX - Wed 2 Feb 2011 (will close at 12.30 pm for Lunar New Year's Eve) - Thurs 3 Feb 2011 to Fri 4 Feb 2011 (Lunar New Year)
Poor trading debuts prompt investors to shun mainland IPOs
The recent initial public offerings on the mainland have seen lukewarm response from investors following a series of poor first-day performances.
Think Environment
Closed 0.710 just above 13EMA. Daily stochastic crossover. Minor resistance at 0.730.
Think Environment
Flushing exercise almost completed. A move above 0.710 should restart the move to break previous high of 0.795. Last done 0.695.
Asiasons Capital
After the previous Cup & Handle breakout, it formed a flag. Now heading towards the upper channel line 0.255. Last done 0.230.
Hong Kong Trading Hours effective 7 March 2011
Securities Market & Stock Futures/Options Markets Phase 1 (1.5-hour lunch break)(effective 7 March 2011) Pre-opening Session (for securities market only): 09:00-09:30 Morning Continuous Trading Session: 09:30-12:00 Afternoon Continuous Trading Session: 13:30-16:00 Index Futures and Options Markets Pre-market Opening Period 08:45-09:15 Morning Continuous Trading Session 09:15-12:00 Pre-market Opening Period 13:00-13:30 Afternoon Continuous Trading Session 13:30-16:15
Singapore Says Won’t Tolerate Fund Managers’ ‘Window Dressing’
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it won’t tolerate “window dressing” by fund managers in its response to an appeal against the civil stock-rigging lawsuit it won last year against Pheim Asset Management Sdn.