Markets & Infrastructure

Reporting & Disclosures

SGX, IPOS Launch Joint Initiative to Unlock Value from Intangible Assets

By Editors | 05/02/2020

Until end-2020, a pilot programme will help companies undergo an evaluation and audit process to assess their intangible assets as indicators of business value.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong PE Firms Should Reassess Licensing Obligations

By Michael P Wong | 05/02/2020

Hong Kong private equity firms should reassess whether they have complied with licensing requirements in light of new guidance from the SFC, says Dechert partner Michael Wong.

Structural Regulation

HK Bourse to Grant Relief on Issuer Results Announcements

By Editors | 04/02/2020

Listed companies experiencing difficulties publishing results or audited financial statements due to coronavirus-related travel and other restrictions may be granted relief.

Trading & Investment

BSE, NSE Launch New Trading Platforms for Debt Securities

By Editors | 04/02/2020

BSE India launched its new RFQ Platform on Monday and NSE on Tuesday. The platforms offer greater transparency and access to debt securities for eligible investors.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand, Luxembourg Explore Financial Market Cooperation

By Editors | 04/02/2020

Thailand’s SEC and LuxSE have discussed cooperation to promote sustainable finance, while also agreeing to explore the creation of a trading link between the two countries.

Structural Regulation

World Federation of Exchanges Sets Out 2020 Priorities

By Editors | 04/02/2020

In 2020, the WFE will focus its work on the role of exchanges in creating data, the role of CCPs in ensuring systemic safety, and ESG issues.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines, Indonesia Sign MOU on Payments, Digital Innovation

By Editors | 04/02/2020

The MOU aims to provide a framework for closer cooperation between the Philippine and Indonesian central banks to achieve enhance their payment systems and promote digital financial innovation.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Sets Position Limits for Gift City Rupee Derivatives

By Editors | 04/02/2020

Brokers, institutional investors and eligible foreign investors can hold gross open positions in rupee futures and options contracts up to $1bn or 15% of total open interest, whichever is higher.

Tokenisation

MAS Sandbox Graduate ‘iSTOX’ Approved for Full Launch

By Editors | 04/02/2020

The iSTOX platform connects buyers and sellers of digitised securities denominated in fiat currencies, catering to institutional and accredited investors in Singapore.