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Trading & Investment
TWSE Sets 26 October Launch Date for Odd-Lot Trading
By Editors | 06/08/2020
Currently, odd-lot trading is only permitted in after-hours trading. Starting 26 October, odd-lot orders will be accepted during the regular trading session.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Concludes Consultation on CHESS Replacement Timeline
By Editors | 05/08/2020
A four-week consultation on a new timeline for the CHESS replacement project has found that 91% of users can be ready by April 2022.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Postpones Penalties Under New Upfront Margin Collection Norms
By Editors | 05/08/2020
SEBI said the penalty provision for short-collection or non-collection of upfront margin in the cash segment will now be implemented from 1 September.
Trading & Investment
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”.
Trading & Investment
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.
Trading & Investment
MAS Announces New Initiatives to Support SORA Adoption
By Editors | 05/08/2020
The initiatives aim to catalyse greater activity in SORA markets, safeguard the benchmark’s integrity and enhance market confidence in SORA.
Trading & Investment
APAC Firms Lag in IBOR Transition Preparation – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2020
Apart from G-SIBs operation in the region, APAC firms are not prepared for the transition away from IBORs, according to a new report from Sia Partners.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
CBA Increases Remediation Provisions Ahead of Full-Year Results
By Editors | 05/08/2020
Customer remediation provisions have been increased by A$300mn, bringing CBA’s total remediation bill to A$834. The full-year results are due on 12 August.
Structural Regulation
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.
Trading & Investment
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.
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