Securities / Derivatives

KRX Launches English Language Market Data Service

10/01/2022

The service is aimed at improving information accessibility and convenience for foreign investors, while also improving market transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Modifies Exercise Mechanism for Commodity Options

09/01/2022

In-the-money options will be exercised automatically, unless instructions to the contrary have been given, and out-of-the-money options will expire worthless.

Market Infrastructure

China to Create National Platform for MSME Credit Data

09/01/2022

The platform will amass information about MSMEs from various sources for banks to use when providing credit to MSMEs.

Philippines Caps Charges Allowed on Small Value Loans

09/01/2022

The caps apply to the charges imposed on borrowers of small-value loans by lending firms, financing companies and online lending platforms.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan Extends Leverage Ratio Relaxation to Support Bank Lending

09/01/2022

Central bank deposits will be excluded from total exposure when calculating the leverage ratio until the end of March 2024.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Finalises Rule Relaxations for Investment Funds

09/01/2022

Greater flexibility is provided for investments in IPO stocks, low-unrated and rated and unrated bonds, and CoCo and TLAC bonds.

Market Infrastructure

UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 Takes Effect

07/01/2022

The NSI Act gives the government broader powers to scrutinise and intervene in acquisitions in 17 sectors that could give rise to national security risks.

Fintech / Regtech

PBOC Outlines 2022-2025 Fintech Development Plan

07/01/2022

The plan includes measures to strengthen fintech governance, enhance data capabilities, and establish a new ‘green’ data centre.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Finalises Tighter Rules on Use of IPO Proceeds

06/01/2022

Anchor investors can only sell 50 percent of their allocated shares after 30 days. The remaining portion has a 90-day lock-in period.