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Markets & Infrastructure
Trading & Investment
China Announces RRR Cut, Other Measures to Boost Stock Market
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024
Besides the 50bp RRR cut for banks, regulators pledged to bolster investment returns and incentivise SOEs to improve share price performance.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Financial Market Connectivity
By Editors | 24/01/2024
The MoU covers collaboration to support capital market connectivity, conduct joint research, and enhance cross-border investments, among other areas.
Trading & Investment
Philippine SEC Propose to Lower Stockbroker Commission Rates
By Editors | 24/01/2024
The minimum PHP 20 currently charged by stock brokers per transaction was set 50 years ago in 1973.
Anti-Money Laundering
India Expands Scope of Financial Services Offered in GIFT City
By Ajoy K Das | 24/01/2024
Ministry of finance notifies book-keeping, accounting, taxation and financial crime compliance as services that can be offered in IFSC
Trading & Investment
Bursa Malaysia Announces Launch of New SME Fundraising Platform
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/01/2024
The platform will connect SMEs with capital providers such as private equity firms, venture capitalists or other financial institutions.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan to Introduce Responsibility Mapping System for Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024
The FSC has directed the local banking association to develop a responsibility mapping system by 1 January 2025, based on the UK Senior Managers Regime.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024
The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.
Trading & Investment
Korea to Improve Interest Rate Fairness in Securities Industry
By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2024
The new interest rate calculation system will enhance transparency, fairness and convenience for investors, the FSS said.
Trading & Investment
China Planning Package of Measures to Stabilise Stock Market – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024
Policymakers have earmarked at least CNY 300 billion of local funds and CNY 2 trillion of offshore funds to use to buy shares.
Trading & Investment
India to Develop GIFT City Markets for REITs, InvITs
By Ajoy K Das | 24/01/2024
Expert committee formed to recommend policy measures to facilitate the development of a REITs and InvITs ecosystem in GIFT City.
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