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Market Infrastructure
Perspectives from China: M&A in 2022
By Bradley Maclean | 23/08/2022
Research by S&P Global and Regulation Asia highlighted the rise of financial buyers as a standout trend in the domestic Chinese M&A market.
Fintech / Regtech
DTCC Goes Live With New DLT-Based Settlement Platform
By Editors | 23/08/2022
The Project Ion platform is now parallel processing an average of over 100,000 bilateral equity transactions per day.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea to Revise 5pc Shareholding Disclosure Rule
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/08/2022
The revisions will require more detailed information to be disclosed regarding the purpose of shareholding. Initial adoption will be on a voluntary basis.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Brokerages Seeking Licences to Establish Crypto Businesses
By Editors | 23/08/2022
Mirae Asset Securities and Samsung Securities are among seven firms seeking a licence. The government separately said airdrops will be subject to a gift tax.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Consults on Rules for VC, PE Tax Exemptions
By Editors | 22/08/2022
VC and PE firms can obtain tax exemptions for investments in certain target industries until 2032.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Files Suit Against Crypto Entities Over ICO Sale
By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2022
Blockchain firm Dragonchain raised about $16.5mn without registering its token sales as securities offerings.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Allows Banks to Offer Wider Range of Offshore Funds
By Editors | 22/08/2022
Banks can offer high net worth clients access to uncertified securities investment trust funds from other jurisdictions.
Enforcement
SFC Probes AMTD Over Past Underwriting Deals – Reports
By Editors | 22/08/2022
The full scope of the probe into AMTD Group and its current status are “unclear”, but it is said to be related to previous underwriting deals.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Malaysia Issues Investor Relations Guidance for PLCs
By Editors | 22/08/2022
The new guidebook will help listed companies in their engagement with stakeholders and investor relations, Bursa Malaysia said.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Tracker Fund to Add RMB Trading Counter
By Editors | 22/08/2022
The RMB counter will trade only in the secondary market, starting from 19 September, when Hang Seng Investment Management takes over as manager.
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