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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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