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Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Plans Relaxation of Share Issuance Rules
04/09/2021
Under a new mechanism, listed companies would be able to secure approval for multiple batches of share issuances at once without having to apply for each one individually.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI to Enable Settlement of G-secs through ICSDs
04/09/2021
The move will enhance access for non-resident investors and facilitate the inclusion of Indian G-secs in global bond indices.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Consults on Tranche 3 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement
04/09/2021
The changes relate to netting, settlement, reporting and other amendments. ASX plans to release the final rule changes 6 months before the April 2023 go-live.
Enforcement
Singapore: 20 More Charges Laid in Nickel Trading Fraud Case
03/09/2021
Ng Yu Zhi has been charged with 20 new counts of cheating, bringing the total number of charges he faces to 51.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Tweaks Guidelines for Exchanges on Market Maker Use
03/09/2021
A one-year validity period is introduced for any board approval to introduce a liquidity enhancement scheme for a security, and removes a cap on how long it can be used.
Fintech / Regtech
Chinese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX
03/09/2021
Through the QDLP scheme, MAS-regulated ADDX will offer Chinese investors access to digital securities covering a broad range of asset types.
Securities / Derivatives
Deutsche Bank Reinstated as IPO Sponsor in Hong Kong
03/09/2021
The SFC has approved three new Deutsche Bank hires who can act as IPO sponsor principals, after its licence was suspended in July due to a staffing gap.
UPDATED – Bangladesh Banks Ordered to Block E-commerce Payments
03/09/2021
Bangladesh Bank has directed banks to block e-commerce firms from receiving direct payments from customers.
Market Infrastructure
RBA Asked to Require Banks to Provide Least-cost Routing Options
03/09/2021
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has asked the RBA to consider mandating the issuance of dual-network debit cards for major and medium-sized banks.
Securities / Derivatives
BNP Paribas to Form Wealth Management Venture in China
03/09/2021
BNP Paribas Asset Management will reportedly hold a majority stake in the planned venture with AgBank’s wealth management subsidiary.
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