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    Enforcement

    HK Police Arrest Two in Corporate Fraud Case

    30/08/2021

    The arrests were made following a joint operation with the SFC against a listed company and its former senior executives suspected of corporate fraud involving HK$450mn.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK Competition Authority Opens Inquiry into S&P-IHS Deal

    30/08/2021

    The Competition and Markets Authority will announce in October whether it will refer the merger for a Phase 2 investigation.

    Market Infrastructure

    Shanghai to Get Upgrade as International Financial Centre

    29/08/2021

    Under a new policy plan, Shanghai will develop its asset management and fintech ecosystems, and enhance its role as a green finance and cross-border RMB hub.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thai Bankers’ Association Agrees to Facilitate Debt Restructuring

    26/08/2021

    Bank of Thailand and the Thai Bankers ’Association have agreed on measures to facilitate debt restructuring for long-term debtors.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC Calls on Banks to Expand Ability to Provide Credit

    26/08/2021

    Banks are told to build up capital to improve their ability to provide credit to MSMEs, technological innovation, and green development.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Further Extends Restrictions on Intraday Short Selling

    26/08/2021

    Bursa Malaysia plans to introduce the “at-tick rule”, under which intraday short sale orders can only be placed at the best selling price or higher.

    Market Infrastructure

    S. Korea, Sri Lanka Become First in APAC to Raise Interest Rates

    26/08/2021

    The BOK is looking to curb household debt and home prices. The CBSL wants to stem inflationary pressure and the depreciation of the local currency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Considers Data Controls for Firms Seeking Overseas IPOs

    26/08/2021

    The plan would require companies seeking overseas listings to hand over management and supervision of their data to third-parties.

    Australia Revamps, Expands SME Recovery Loan Scheme

    26/08/2021

    Eligibility requirements for SMEs to have received JobKeeper during Q1 2021 or to have been a flood affected business will be removed.

    Korean FIs Suspend Loans to Curb Rising Household Debt

    26/08/2021

    Brokerages and banks are starting to suspend new lending for stock and housing investments to rein in household debt.

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