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Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia SC Outlines Ongoing Initiatives to Boost Capital Market
23/09/2023
The measures include a lower stamp duty, the introduction of fractional share trading, and a faster IPO process.
Sanctions
US Sanctions Entities Linked to Iranian Drone Production
23/09/2023
The sanctions target entities in Iran, China, Russia, and Turkey for aiding the production, maintenance, and procurement of drones and military aircraft by Iran.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Plans Reforms to Drive Better Dividend Payouts by Listed Companies
22/09/2023
Companies that don’t pay dividends will be required to justify these decisions, and restrictions on stock sales may be imposed on their controlling shareholders.
Securities / Derivatives
China Considers Looser Restrictions on Foreign Ownership in Listed Companies
22/09/2023
China currently caps total foreign ownership in local listed companies at 30%, and subjects a single foreign shareholder to a 10% limit.
RBI Revises Guidelines on Identification of ‘Wilful Defaulters’
22/09/2023
Lenders will have just six months after an account is categorised as non-performing to classify the borrower as a wilful defaulter.
SFC Finalises Revisions to Takeovers and Share Buybacks Codes
22/09/2023
The amended Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs will be gazetted on 29 September 2023 and then take effect immediately.
APRA to Enhance Standards on Superannuation Member Outcomes
22/09/2023
Deputy chair Margaret Cole said updating SPS 515 was one of APRA’s most important policy priorities in superannuation.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Extends Basel III Requirements to National Financial Institutions
22/09/2023
The five All India Financial Institutions will have to comply with Basel III capital adequacy requirements from April 2024.
AML / KYC
Assets Involved in Singapore Money Laundering Case Reach S$2.4 Billion
22/09/2023
Singapore police say the assets involved in the case now involve S$2.4bn, which is more than twice the amount initially reported in August.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai Digital Assets Exchange Set to Launch First Investment Token
22/09/2023
The investment token is backed by three Bangkok luxury condominium projects. The ICO raised about THB 2.4 billion (USD 67 million).
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