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    Articles by Editors

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thai Banks Announce Lower Dividends Amid Declining Profitability

    17/03/2021

    The dividend announcements are in line with the central bank’s requirements for banks to limit payouts to 50 percent of 2020 net profit.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Directs More Firms to File Reports in English

    17/03/2021

    A total of 657 listed companies are required to file English-language reports this year, up from 351 firms last year.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEC Thailand Introduces New Securities Licence Types

    17/03/2021

    The two new licences are for firms that serve as intermediaries only for equity instruments, and for firms managing private funds.

    Big Picture

    New Report Explores Outlook for Hong Kong Virtual Banks

    17/03/2021

    The paper features case studies of  Revolut and Tinkoff Bank, as well as insights from interviews with all eight Hong Kong virtual banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SGX, Marex Spectron Join Forces on Ferrous Analytics Tools

    17/03/2021

    Marex Spectron will apply its analytics tools on publicly available data for SGX commodity derivatives to provide Titan OTC participants with in-depth analysis and richer datasets

    Securities / Derivatives

    ESMA to End 0.1% Threshold for Short Position Reporting

    16/03/2021

    ESMA says the current financial market environment no longer resembles the emergency situation that required it to tighten short position reporting rules last March.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Sets Launch Date for Mini USD/CNH Futures

    16/03/2021

    The new contract will provide investors additional risk management tools, help them optimise their capital efficiency, and support the RMB’s internationalisation.

    Enforcement

    CSRC Fines Fund Manager ¥1.1m for Fraud, Embezzlement

    16/03/2021

    Cornerstone Capital’s controlling shareholder was also fined for fabricating the financials of funds managed by the firm.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASEAN Capital Markets Forum Endorses Action Plan for 2021-2025

    16/03/2021

    The action plan focuses on the objectives of fostering growth with sustainability; promoting inclusiveness; and strengthening orderliness and resilience.

    New Zealand Launches New Financial Advice Regime

    15/03/2021

    Anyone who gives regulated financial advice to retail clients must either hold or operate under a Financial Advice Provider licence granted by the FMA.

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