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Enforcement
US SEC Opens Preliminary Investigation into Archegos Collapse
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2021
Credit Suisse expects a $4.7bn loss from the collapse of Archegos. The bank has suspended share buybacks, cut its dividend, and announced the departure of seven key executives.
Enforcement
ASIC Bans Sale of Binary Options to Retail Clients
By Editors | 05/04/2021
The binary options ban will take effect from 3 May. A separate order imposing conditions on the issue and distribution of CFDs to retail clients has taken effect on 29 March.
Big Picture
ISDA, CCDC Outline Barriers to Using RMB Bonds as IM Collateral
By Editors | 03/04/2021
China has to address questions around close-out netting enforceability, which restrict the use of Chinese government bonds as IM in global derivatives markets.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes to Streamline Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2021
The proposed changes provide an easier path to a Hong Kong listing particularly for Chinese companies under pressure to delist from US exchanges.
Securities / Derivatives
PSE Proposes to Exempt AIFs from Lock-up Rules
By Editors | 02/04/2021
Currently, alternative investment funds that acquired shares 180 days before an IPO are subject to a 365-day lock-up period.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI Approves Listing Rule Changes, New ESG Reporting Requirements
By Editors | 02/04/2021
The new reporting requirements set the stage for taking a leap for better disclosures in the ESG space in India, SEBI said.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC to Explore Creation of Domestic Exchange for Overseas Firms
By Editors | 02/04/2021
Talks for the new exchange are reportedly in early stages. A time frame and location have not yet been decided.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA, BOJ Launch Cross-border DvP Link for JGBs
By Editors | 02/04/2021
The link supports DvP settlement of the HKD sale and repo transactions using JGB as collateral, eliminating settlement risk on such transactions.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Opens Consultation on SPACs Listing Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2021
At least 90 percent of IPO proceeds will have to be placed in escrow pending a SPAC’s acquisition of a target company.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Finalises, Defers Listing Rule Changes to June
By Editors | 01/04/2021
The listing rule changes deal with online forms, notification of security issues and corporate action timetables.
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