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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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