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Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC to Improve Efficiency of Private Placements
25/10/2022
The SEC proposes to scrap requirements for firms to seek approval for private placement offerings, provided other investor protections are in place.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan FSC Defers New Capital Rules for Non-life Insurers
25/10/2022
Implementation of requirements for non-life insurers to set aside more capital to guard against catastrophe risks have been postponed.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Permits Stockbrokers to Place Client Bids on RFQ Platforms
25/10/2022
Stockbrokers will be allowed to place bids on stock exchanges’ RFQ platforms on behalf of clients from 1 January 2023.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes Methodology to Assess Systemic Importance of Insurers
25/10/2022
D-SIIs will be required to meet higher capital and enhanced corporate governance requirements, and establish RRPs and robust risk management information systems.
Fintech / Regtech
Thai SEC, DFSA Sign MOU on Fintech, Innovation Cooperation
25/10/2022
The agreement will help to promote cooperation on financial services regulation and fintech and regtech innovations.
Bangladesh Bank Directs Banks, NBFIs to Prepare Citizen’s Charters
25/10/2022
Citizen’s charters should be displayed on the websites of banks and NBFIs, as well as in their head offices and every branch.
ESG / Sustainability
BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency
25/10/2022
Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.
Market Infrastructure
HK AFRC Seeking Fast-track Access to Mainland Audit Papers
25/10/2022
The AFRC is working closely with China’s MOF to explore ways to streamline the process for gaining access to mainland audit documents.
Securities / Derivatives
Nasdaq Halts At Least Four Chinese IPOs – Report
24/10/2022
Nasdaq will reportedly not allow certain IPOs to proceed until it can address concerns about large stock rallies seen by some Chinese issuers.
Securities / Derivatives
ASIC Seeks Feedback on Asia Region Funds Passport
24/10/2022
ASIC is inviting the managed funds industry to provide feedback on the level of industry interest and preparedness to use the ARFP.
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