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Structural Regulation
HKEX Issues Consultation on Listing Regime for SPACs
By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2021
A SPAC has to raise at least HKD 1 billion from its initial offering. Subscription and trading will be restricted to professional investors.
Payments & Settlements
India’s UPI to Extend QR Payments to 10 Asian Markets
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/09/2021
Users of NPCI’s BHIM mobile app will be able to make UPI QR-based payments at merchants progressively across north and southeast Asia from early 2022.
Tokenisation
FINMA Grants Approval Allowing SIX to Deal in Digital Securities
By Editors | 16/09/2021
SIX Digital Exchange is approved to act as a CSD and its associated company SDX Trading to act as a stock exchange.
Trading & Investment
MAS, SGX, Temasek, EDBI to Jointly Boost Singapore Capital Market
By Editors | 16/09/2021
MAS and SGX will increase support for high-growth companies seeking to list in Singapore. Temasek and EDB Investments will set up funds to facilitate fundraising.
Trading & Investment
SEC Thailand Targets 2021 Launch for New SME Board
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 16/09/2021
Only investors with experience and knowledge of investment products and a high level of assets can invest in primary and secondary markets for SMEs.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKMA Finds Gaps in How Banks Sell Tax Deductible Products
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2021
Some banks did not ensure the products were suitable, or did not explain product features and risks to customers.
Clearing & Post-Trade
DTCC to Launch DLT-Based Settlement Platform in Q1 2022
By Editors | 15/09/2021
Project Ion will create an alternative clearance and settlement option for US equity markets that leverages distributed ledger technology.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
PCAOB Fines KPMG Australia Over Training-related Misconduct
By Editors | 15/09/2021
Cheating in online training tests was found to be widespread within the audit practice. KPMG Australia sanctioned 1,131 individuals.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
S. Korean Financial Firms Push Back Against Executive Accountability
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/09/2021
Six industry bodies have filed a joint request asking regulators to grant their boards more autonomy over their internal affairs rather than punishing their executives.
Trading & Investment
Thailand, Singapore to Introduce Depository Receipt Linkage
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021
Through the new linkage, Singapore and Thailand listed companies will be able to issue depository receipts in each other’s markets.
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