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Securities / Derivatives
SSE, SZSE Issue Rules on the Exchange of Corporate Bonds
By Editors | 05/08/2020
The rules require companies that issue replacement bonds to exchange for maturing debt to make exchange offers to all bondholders on an “equal and voluntary basis”.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC, SSE, SZSE Issue New Rules for Index Funds
By Lucy Zhang | 05/08/2020
The guidelines are aimed at further regulating the establishment, operation and governance of index funds and protecting investors.
Big Picture
Regulatory Fragmentation in Markets Undermines Economic Recovery
By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2020
Fragmentation introduces distortions and inefficiencies, undermining financing when it is needed to facilitate the recovery from Covid-19, ASIFMA says in a new report.
Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka SEC Approves New Rules for REITs
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2020
Real estate developers and owners can convert fully completed properties into REITs for listing on the CSE.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Amends Rules to Lure Hong Kong Fund Managers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2020
A Cabinet level amendment will allow overseas investment funds and securities operators to temporarily operate from Japan.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX to Launch Asia’s First International REIT Futures
By Editors | 05/08/2020
Two new REIT futures contracts will launch on 24 August, both designed in accordance with CFTC guidelines to allow for distribution to US and global institutional investors.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC Consults on Enhanced Rules for Fund Managers
By Lucy Zhang | 04/08/2020
The changes are aimed at promoting the high-quality development of the public fund industry so that it can better serve the real economy.
Securities / Derivatives
Shadows of Crises Past: Margin Calls Strain Financial Markets
By Purtini Joshi | 04/08/2020
March and April volatility exposed operational inefficiencies for trading counterparties that have yet to automate their collateral management processes, says DTCC’s Purtini Joshi.
Enforcement
Chinese Regulators Complete Luckin Probe, Confirm Fraud
By Editors | 04/08/2020
The Ministry of Finance and State Administration for Market Regulation both intend to impose administrative penalties against Luckin Coffee for fraud.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC to Allow Banks to Develop New Financial Products
By Editors | 04/08/2020
Banks seeking to develop new wealth management products for high-asset customers can apply to the FSC before 15 September.
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