Securities / Derivatives

SET Seeks to Allow Derivative Warrants to Use Foreign Stocks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

The SET will ask the Thai SEC to amend regulations to allow derivative warrants to use foreign stocks as their underlying assets.

Japan FSA Consults on Draft Guidelines for Social Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2021

The guidelines are aimed at promoting the issuance of social bonds by the private sector and preventing ‘social washing’.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance Board Quality

By Editors | 22/07/2021

Bursa Malaysia proposes to limit the tenure of independent directors and require listed issues to have in place a fit and proper policy.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI, IOSCO Identify Shortcomings in FMI Business Continuity Plans

By Editors | 22/07/2021

Some FMIs do not fully meet expectations with respect to recovery from operational incidents, such as natural disasters or IT systems outage.

Securities / Derivatives

China May Allow Foreign Firms to Invest Offshore Yuan via QFII

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/07/2021

Currently the QFII programme only allows foreign investors to use foreign currency, converted into onshore yuan, to invest in mainland markets.

Securities / Derivatives

The Role of Technology in Managing Fragmentation in Markets

By Jennifer Keser | 19/07/2021

Technology is increasingly serving as a counterbalance to mitigate the impacts of regulatory-driven market fragmentation in APAC, writes Tradeweb’s Jennifer Keser.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Exempt Hong Kong IPOs from Cybersecurity Reviews

By Editors | 18/07/2021

Chinese officials have reportedly outlined an exemption from the requirement to undergo a cybersecurity review for companies destined for a Hong Kong IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Regulators Ramp Up Scrutiny of IPO Valuations

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/07/2021

Listing applicants in Korea have recently had to lower their IPO pricing to address FSS concerns over high valuations.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Publishes Criteria for PE Funds Seeking Tax Concession

By Editors | 18/07/2021

A fund should have operating expenditure incurred in Hong Kong for the provision of investment management services amounting to at least HK$2mn.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Outlines Disclosure Expectations for SPACs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/07/2021

The guidance is aimed at enhancing the comprehensibility and comparability of SPAC prospectuses and ensuring investors are adequately protected.

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