Structural Regulation

Stock Connect to Launch Southbound Investor ID Regime “Soon”

12/10/2019

The launch of the investor identification regime for southbound trading will mark the first time mainland investors will have their personal information shared with Hong Kong’s regulator.

Data Privacy

Sri Lanka Finalises Personal Data Protection Bill

12/10/2019

The Bill was modelled after international practices including GDPR. Once ratified, it will be implemented in stages over three years.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Allows Indian Firms to Issue Depository Receipts

12/10/2019

Domestically listed companies will be allowed to issue depository receipts on certain international bourses as well as on GIFT City exchanges.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Sets Key Dates for Cancelling Foreign Ownership Limits

11/10/2019

The foreign ownership limit will be cancelled next year for futures companies, fund managers and securities firms from 1 January, 1 April and 1 December, respectively.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CBIRC Orders Self-Inspections to Correct Consumer Harm

11/10/2019

Banks and insurance companies are required to carry out self-inspections to detect and correct practices that infringe on the rights of consumers by 30 November.

Trading & Investment

Redemptions Halted at Korean Hedge Fund Amid Probe

11/10/2019

An FSS probe into alleged unfair trading has triggered investor redemptions which Lime Asset Management has not been able to meet.

Structural Regulation

ASX Announces Final Changes to Listing Rules

10/10/2019

The main changes relate to increased reporting, better and more timely disclosure by listed investment companies, and new measures to address listing rule breaches.

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules for REITs

10/10/2019

The SEC hopes to develop a viable REIT market to provide funding for infrastructure projects and investment opportunities for local investors.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Thailand Banking Sector Resilient to Severe Shocks: IMF

10/10/2019

Stress tests results and sensitivity analysis indicate that Thailand’s largest banks can withstand a shock broadly “as severe as the Asian financial crisis”.