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SGX RegCo Proposes Shift to Disclosure-Based Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SGX RegCo is considering removing the profit test criterion or lowering it from the current SGD 30 million to around SGD 10-12 million.

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MAS Proposes Reforms to Streamline IPO Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

These proposals are part of the first set of initiatives recommended by the Equities Market Review Group earlier this year.

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Hang Seng Indexes Company Signs Pact with Qatar Financial Centre

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The agreement will help to strengthen financial ties and foster business synergies between Hong Kong and Qatar.

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Regulators Announce More Swap Connect Enhancements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The tenor of IRS contracts will be extended to 30 years and the product scope of Swap Connect will be expanded.

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Hong Kong Passes Company Re-domiciliation Legislation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The new regime provides an easier process for non-Hong Kong-incorporated companies to re-domicile to the city.

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Japan Urges Banks to Start Preparing for Post-Quantum Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

The FSA warns smaller banks may be most at risk amid rising threats and limited cybersecurity capacity.

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HK SFC, Abu Dhabi FSRA Enhance Cross-Border Investment Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025

The SFC and Abu Dhabi’s FSRA will cooperate on supervision of investment managers of collective investment schemes based in either market.

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ISDA Proposes Reforms to Enhance CDS Determinations Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

ISDA said a new governance committee will be established for the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees.

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HK and Ontario Deepen Cross-Border Investment Management Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2025

The SFC and OSC will collaborate on the supervision of CIS investment managers operating in Hong Kong and Canada.