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Market Infrastructure
Myanmar to Set Up Alternative Market for Unlisted Companies
By Editors | 14/08/2019
The so-called ‘Myanmar Public Companies Board’ will serve as a stepping stone for domestic companies to list on the YSX, which still lists only 5 companies.
Enforcement
FSS Korea to Probe Major Banks for Mis-sold Financial Products
By Editors | 14/08/2019
Woori, KEB Hana and Shinhan are subject to the FSS investigation for selling high-risk private equity investment products and derivative-linked securities.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Eases Criteria for Professional Investor Registration
By Editors | 14/08/2019
The move is expected to increase the pool of professional investors from under 2000 to over 370,000. A new trading venue for unlisted equity securities is also planned.
Securities / Derivatives
Koscom to Develop New Platform for Trading Unlisted Securities
By Editors | 13/08/2019
The project, approved under the FSC’s sandbox programme, will also involve KEB Hana Bank, Hana Financial Investment and Amicus Lex, among others.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Updates Guidance on Climate Risk Disclosures
By Editors | 13/08/2019
The new guidance describes climate change as a “systemic risk that could have a material impact on the future financial position, performance or prospects of entities”.
Securities / Derivatives
TOCOM Electricity Futures Approved for 17 September Launch
By Editors | 13/08/2019
The Tokyo Commodity Exchange has been granted approval to list electricity futures, after applying for a trial listing in March.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand, Cambodia to Cooperate on Cross-Border Listings
By Editors | 13/08/2019
Thailand and Cambodia’s securities regulators have agreed on a plan to enable cross-border equity offerings and depositary receipts in a bid to boost the development of the CSX.
Market Infrastructure
Opening Up China’s Futures Market: A Consistent Message
By Manesh Samtani | 12/08/2019
Since the start of this year, Chinese regulators have been consistent about a plan to opening up the futures market to foreign investors.
Securities / Derivatives
China Relaxes ‘One Size Fits All’ Margin Financing Rules
By Editors | 12/08/2019
Brokerage firms can set lower thresholds before margin calls need to be initiated, and can accept additional forms of collateral to make up any shortfalls.
Market Infrastructure
RBI Task Force Suggests Enhancements to Onshore Rupee Market
By Editors | 10/08/2019
The task force recommends implementation of margin requirements for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives “at the earliest”.
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