Securities / Derivatives

    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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