All Entries in the "Circuit Breaker" Category
TOCOM Progress Report on Solving Circuit Breaker Problem
Since the night session of September 26, we have implemented the immediate measures for adjusting CB trigger levels. Now that we have finished modifying the relevant code and conducting verification tests, we would like to report on the findings of the investigation and the scheduled operation. 1. Problem cause The cause of the problem is [...]
SGX Proposes Circuit Breakers in Securities Market
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is consulting the public on its proposal to introduce circuit breakers in the securities market. Circuit breakers act in situations of runaway prices by allowing a pause for investors to take stock of the situation. The proposed circuit breakers provide an additional safeguard against potential market disorderliness in times of high price [...]
How will US Circuit Breaker Policy Affect Asia’s Markets?
The May 6 “Flash Crash” as the US has dubbed it has raised the probability that a carefully defined set of circuit breaker rules will be implemented across all equity and futures trading venues across America. While the exact cause of the 6 minute sell off is not known with certainty and is still being [...]
