Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Allows Exchanges to Penalise Excessive Algo Orders

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    On the third instance of the order-to-trade ratio exceeding 2000, trading members will be restricted from placing any orders for the first 15 minutes on the next trading day.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ABA Temporarily Amends Banking Code in Light of Covid-19

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    The changes related to the timelines for customer communication outlined in the Code, and to banks’ obligations when lending to small business customers.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Luckin Coffee Abandons Plans to Appeal Nasdaq Delisting

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    A hearing with Nasdaq Hearings Panel was scheduled for Thursday but Luckin withdrew its request a day before.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo Publishes Best Practices Guide For Singapore Lawyers

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    The Guide offers clarity to Singapore lawyers on regulatory submissions on behalf of listed companies, establishing a baseline standard for their conduct.

    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Offers Guidance to Promote Deference Between Regulators

    By Editors | 28/06/2020

    IOSCO offers 11 good practices to help regulators establish and operate efficient deference processes, and mitigate the risk of market fragmentation.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Issues Operational Framework for Trading Distressed Debt

    By Editors | 28/06/2020

    From 1 July, the new operational framework will lift restrictions that have to date prevented trading in debt securities that have defaulted on redemption.

    Trading & Investment

    S. Korea to Impose Capital Gains Tax on All Financial Products

    By Editors | 28/06/2020

    The new framework will see a 20% capital gains tax imposed on retail investor profits over 20mn won, and 25% on profits over 300mn won.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia, Thailand Extend Short Selling Restrictions

    By Editors | 28/06/2020

    Malaysia will extend its short-selling ban until year-end; Thailand will continue using the uptick rule until end-September; Korea’s short-selling ban is due to expire in mid-September.

    Structural Regulation

    Covid-19 Delays Launch of Taiwan Digital Banks: FSC

    By Editors | 28/06/2020

    Despite the delays, operations are still likely to commence by year-end at the three new digital banks – Line Bank, Next Bank, and Rakuten Bank.

    Trading & Investment

    JSDA Takes Steps to Increase Bond Market Transparency – Report

    By Editors | 27/06/2020

    New corporate bond offerings often go partially unsold without the knowledge of issuers. JSDA is reportedly considering requiring underwriters to disclose investor information to issuers.

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