SECURITIES / DERIVATIVES

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Stock Exchange Faces FSA Probe Over System Outage

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2020

    Based on an on-site investigation and findings from JPX’s own investigative committee, the FSA will consider issuing a business improvement order.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Green-lights Ant Group Hong Kong Stock Listing

    By Editors | 19/10/2020

    The approval follows reports that a probe into a potential conflict of interest in the planned $35bn stock listing threatened to delay the IPO.

    Enforcement

    FSS Korea to Launch Probe Into Samsung Securities

    By Editors | 18/10/2020

    Samsung Securities allegedly intervened to secure support from shareholders of a Samsung entity for a 2015 merger while also acting as adviser to the other party in the transaction.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Vows to Improve Quality of Listed Companies

    By Editors | 18/10/2020

    A new State Council guideline promotes the issuance of domestic shares to purchase overseas assets, and greater inbound investment from qualified foreign investors.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong: CMBC Capital, Directors Penalised for Late Disclosure

    By Editors | 18/10/2020

    CMBC Capital did not make information about significant improvement in the company’s financial performance public in a timely manner.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australian Regulators Prescribe Open Access to ASX Clearing Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/10/2020

    According to sources, the guidance was issued to prevent ASX Clear from imposing requirements on NSX with respect to the standards of its listed companies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Issues Series of Risk-Reducing Measures for Debt Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/10/2020

    The reforms include a new code of conduct, new responsibilities for debenture trustees, new fund labeling requirements, and restrictions on inter-scheme transfers, among others.

    Securities / Derivatives

    New Corporate Restructuring Fund Kicks Off in Korea, FSC Says

    By Editors | 16/10/2020

    The fund is expected to serve as a stepping stone for the establishment of a more vibrant corporate restructuring ecosystem, the FSC said.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Grants BondEvalue Recognised Market Operator Licence

    By Editors | 16/10/2020

    BondEvalue operates BondbloX Bond Exchange, a blockchain-based exchange that allows for bonds to be traded in USD 1,000 lots.

    Enforcement

    US Considers Adding Ant Group to Trade Blacklist – Report

    By Editors | 15/10/2020

    US officials reportedly fear the Chinese government could access sensitive banking data belonging to future US users of the Alipay payment app.

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