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Market Infrastructure
BSP Relaxes Rules on FX Trade Approval for Banks
22/08/2021
Banks can sell FX without prior BSP approval if they will be used for activities such as online e-commerce payments, certain imports of goods, and fee payments.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Issues Final Guidelines for ASEAN CIS Framework
22/08/2021
In May, the Philippines became the fourth signatory to the ASEAN CIS Framework for cross-border funds after Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
Securities / Derivatives
India Pilots New Gift City Bullion Exchange
20/08/2021
The International Bullion Exchange will be the ‘gateway for bullion imports into India’, the finance ministry said in a statement.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Set to Launch A-share Index Futures in October
20/08/2021
The SFC approved HKEX’s launch of the new futures contract on Friday, calling it a major milestone for Hong Kong’s capital markets.
Market Infrastructure
Taiwan to Retain Day Trading Tax Cut After Expiry
20/08/2021
Three governmental agencies have agreed to extend the transaction tax cut for day trading after it expires at year-end.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Grants Digital Bank Licence to Gokongwei-Tyme Joint Venture
20/08/2021
The application window for the submission of applications from new digital banks, including converting banks, will close on 31 August 2021.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Mulls Lower Market Cap Requirement for SPAC Listings
19/08/2021
SGX is reportedly considering reducing the proposed minimum market cap requirement from S$300mn proposed in its consultation to S$150mn.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Launches New Index to Track Financial Inclusion Metrics
18/08/2021
The Financial Inclusoin Index for the period ending March 2021 measures at 53.9, compared to 43.4 for the period ending March 2017.
Fintech / Regtech
Depositories to Develop Platform for Monitoring Security Creation: SEBI
18/08/2021
SEBI is asking issuers, debenture trustees, and credit rating agencies to carry out necessary changes to ensure readiness to use the new DLT-based platform.
Enforcement
ASIC Prosecutes 124 Individuals for Failing to Cooperate with Liquidators
17/08/2021
Company officers failed to provide registered liquidators access to the company’s books and submit reports on company activities and property.
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